Despite many years away from home and my many relocations, I still identify as a Midwesterner. As our nation began its trudge through the current political divide, I felt disconnected from the place I once cherished. Eventually, my identity dissonance gave way to curiosity about the American central states' political and geographical landscapes. Since 2018, I've been crisscrossing the nation's center, traveling 30,000 miles by rural routes and state highways. These photos record explorations and encounters in the present cultural moment
Cynthia Johnston is a fine arts photographer with an interest in work which examines personal identity and cultural identification. Her current project is “Somewhere in the Middle” which is a collection of photos taken throughout the “non-coastal” states of the US.
Awards 16th Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers; category: Editorial & Current Affairs series in 2021.
Jurors: Barbara Davidson and Elisabeth Biondi
3rd Place in 2021 Primary Colors, New York Center for Photographic Art, Virtual Exhibit. Juror: Ann Jastrab
