Darkness On The Edge Of Town
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PhotographerMarianne McCoy, United States
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StudioMarianne McCoy's Photography
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Website
Driving to Spokane from Seattle on I-90 East in June, there is always a variety of weather patterns in a flat area going towards Moses Lake, WA. I have been in sweltering heat, snow, sand, wind and hail storms on this stretch of road. This day, the dark rain cloud I saw was unusually spectacular. It’s like everything stops, it’s quiet and I think that is where the saying “the calm before the storm” comes from. I stood by the side of the highway just in awe of the power and beauty. It was giant and exploded into the sky. I felt lucky to be in the right time, right place to capture this moment!
I am a photographer who carries many different cameras. Along with them, comes the creative experience of 34 years. The use of both film and digital media, coupled with the art of seeing what others do not has carved my career. Growing up in a small town, my mother (an oil painter) allowed me to colour on the walls. This, gave me the freedom to make my own path, develop my instincts and understand my creativity. I have shown my work internationally, nationally, as well as being published many times.
Awards Exhibition Inclusions:
2025
*Soho Gallery, NYC, Krappy Camera
*Soho Gallery, NYC, International Show
2024
*Architecture Masterprize - “Exterior Other” - 3 Honorable Mentions
“Interior” - Turquoise Door
*PX3 Photo, Paris - 11 Honorable Mentions, Paris, FR
*IPA-International Photography Awards, Bronze Award - Bridges and 3 Honorable Mentions in Exteriors
*Center for Photographic Art, Carmel, CA - Honorable Mention
*Larson Gallery, Yakima WA, “Best Of Show”
*Analog Sparks, Bronze - Candid
*La Femme - Photo Art-folio - Selected Artist
*Tieton 10x10x10 Exhibition, 1 image Selected
*Seattle Film Club - Exhibition - Selected Artist
2023
*Paris Photo PX3 - Bronze Award - Architectural/Bridges - 2 Honorable Mentions, Fine Art and Special Others
*Soho Photo Gallery, Krappy Kamera, NYC 3rd Place - “Cuddle”
*10x10x10 Tieton, Yakima, WA - 3 images exhibited
*Betz Winery, Woodinville, WA - Solo Exhibition, Fine Art Prints
2020
*A Smith Gallery, The Imperfect Lens, Johnson City Texas - Hat
*No Place Like... Zine
Other:
*Monochrome Photography Awards - 3 Honorable Mentions in Fashion/Nudes
*Acte2 Gallerie - Paris, FR - Flower Power and Nudes exhibitions - Lith Prints
*NW Film Forum - "Instant Dreams" Polaroids, Seattle, WA
*Attorney Generals Office - Womens' Exhibition - Seattle, WA
*Elvis Presley Museum - Collection, House Hunters
*Ansel Adams Museum - Woman - Yosemite
*Frye Art Museum - Women of Light - Seattle, WA
Publications:
Entrepreneur, PDN, Wine Spectator, Velo News, PGA, Outside, Seattle Magazine, Concours d’Elegance Show Brochure, Livre de Poche Publication-
3 book covers, Seattle Weekly, Seattle Times, Starbucks, Cycling USA, Wine News.
Commercial Work:
Coca Cola, Macy's, Concours de Elegance, LeMay Museum, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Seattle’s Best Coffee, Starbucks, Glacier Fish, USCF-United States Cycling Federation, Livre de Poche Publisher and Tigerplast Circus.