I started this project after a shelter in place order was mandated for King County, Seattle, relegating me to my home. I watched as infection spread and death tolls rose, stunned by what was unfolding, stilted by the oddness of the uncharacteristically sunny days. News headlines of wild animals reclaiming spaces normally inhabited by people charged my imagination and the work followed. The work was a way to ease the anxiety and tension of the unknown, to bring beauty back to the days, breathe life into the silence, and keep hope at the forefront of my mind. The project is ongoing.
Teresa Meier is a Seattle-based multimedia artist that creates surrealist self-portrait photo montages. Her large-format narrative works incorporate themes of home, nature, and the interaction between humans and their environment that often leave the viewer suspended in moments of rising tension. Her fantastical subject matter and use of vibrant, luscious colors result in eye-catching and wonderfilled imagery. Ms. Meier's work has been recognized and exhibited internationally, recently appeared in Lensculture, Don’t Take Pictures, Pro Photo Daily, Communication Arts, and more.
Awards Juror's Award - PhotoPlace Gallery
Second Place Award at the Photo Biennial of Szeklerland.
Honorable Mention PX3 2017
Director's Honorable Mention - Center for Fine Art Photography
Communication Arts Photography Annual student feature
Portfolio Award
Taking Focus, Inc Fiscal Sponsorship
