Experimental macro photography studying the behaviors and interactions between ferrofluid and a variety of water-based paints, solvents, and wetting agents. These interactions, while controlled, produced unexpected ‘explosions’ and formations. Capturing the constant fluid motion required meticulous photographic setup and techniques, and countless iterations. The resulting images, some measuring just a few millimeters in diameter, were captured via macrophotography within a working area of less than 10cm x 10cm.
Vera Conley is a multi-disciplinary photographic artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area focused on landscape, architectural, and macro subjects, with secondary interests in alternative photographic processes and experimental photography. She earned a BS in Bio-Engineering. She enjoys combining her analytical approach with a desire to explore and innovate to execute her artistic vision. By redefining existing constructs, she aims to create art that evokes a contemplative meditational response from her audience.
Awards Her award-winning work has been recognized by the International Photography Awards (IPA), Minimalist Photography Awards (Long Exposure Photographer of the Year 2021), Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3), Tokyo International Photo Awards, and ND Awards. It has also been exhibited in New York City and Time Square, Beijing, Liverpool, Miami, and California. Her work is held in private and corporate collections in North America.
