Out of the Dark

Fine art photographer Nancy Miiller grew up in Rhode Island and began her artistic endeavors early. From painting at age nine to three studies of concentration at Rhode Island College (graphic design, painting, and photography), she grew to love all things creative. Trained as a graphic designer…Fine art photographer Nancy Miiller grew up in Rhode Island and began her artistic endeavors early. From painting at age nine to three studies of concentration at Rhode Island College (graphic design, painting, and photography), she grew to love all things creative. Trained as a graphic designer throughout her professional career, she felt a need to develop a stronger level of fine art photography. This led to further studies and one-on-one mentorships that pushed her talents and cultivated her distinct style. Nancy is captivated by creating abstract imagery that challenges perceived perception. Her deep desire is to capture and create what our eyes do not see. By using manmade and natural objects as subject matter, mini worlds are created within worlds. She looks to the ephemeral and fleeting moments to challenge the viewer’s own perceptions, begging the question, “Is that real?” In her most current work, Luminance explores the path of moving through darkness into light as a deeper expression of an inner spiritual journey. This series uses in-camera multiple exposures to convey feelings and emotions which are enhanced by using the gesso print technique. Images are digitally printed on translucent vellum then backed with gesso. The effect adds a luminosity to the printed images that appear to glow from a light within. For Nancy, the gesso print process transports her back to early childhood where painting was her main source of creative expression. This combination of photography and painting lends a unique quality to her prints. Nancy has exhibited her work in solo and juried group exhibitions in galleries throughout the United States. In Fall 2022, pieces from the Luminance series has been shown at FotoNostrum, Barcelona, Spain. Honorable mention awards include the 18th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women and the ND Awards. Her work will be featured in the August 2023 Special Issue of Black & White Magazine and has been featured in October 2021 issue of LensWork. Nancy’s fine art prints are also held in private collections. Nancy lives in Scottsdale, AZ with her life partner Paul and her Havanese named Henry.

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