Biography
Susan Derges is a British photographic artist born in 1955, known for her innovative work in camera-less photography. She is based in Devon, England, and her practice often involves capturing the natural world through unique photographic processes. Derges is particularly noted for her photograms, where she places objects directly onto photographic paper to create images without the use of a camera. This technique allows her to explore themes of nature and transformation, often using water as a central element in her work. Her artworks have been widely exhibited across Europe, America, and Japan, and are part of prestigious collections including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Derges has been recognized for her contributions to photography with an Honorary Fellowship from The Royal Photographic Society. Collectors and institutions value her work for its innovative approach and its ability to capture the ephemeral beauty of natural landscapes.
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Biography
Susan Derges is a British photographic artist born in 1955, known for her innovative work in camera-less photography. She is based in Devon, England, and her practice often involves capturing the natural world through unique photographic processes. Derges is particularly noted for her photograms, where she places objects directly onto photographic paper to create images without the use of a camera. This technique allows her to explore themes of nature and transformation, often using water as a central element in her work. Her artworks have been widely exhibited across Europe, America, and Japan, and are part of prestigious collections including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Derges has been recognized for her contributions to photography with an Honorary Fellowship from The Royal Photographic Society. Collectors and institutions value her work for its innovative approach and its ability to capture the ephemeral beauty of natural landscapes.
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