Susan MacDonald: “Transient Vistas”, Large format photographs from the artist’s 2023 residency in Scotland.

Link to Transient Vistas Catalog.

Bio

Susan MacDonald is a photographer who explores the beauty and complexity of everyday life. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, she now lives in Jersey City, where she captures the extraordinary in the ordinary. She works in black & white and in color, creating images that evoke emotion, inspire contemplation, and challenge perception. Her photography is a means of expression and communication. She invites viewers to see the world in a new light through her lens. She believes,"Photography is the art of seeing what others don't" and strives to share her vision with the world. 

Artist Statement

For me, photography is an exercise in mindfulness. Time stands still, and it’s just me, the scene, and my trusty camera.

In my “Transient Vistas” series, the untamed grandeur of Scotland—my homeland—is my muse. The landscape’s brooding allure captivates me every time I return, and I find a certain gloomy beauty in it all.

Using intentional camera movement and long exposure times, I aim to capture nature's raw beauty. I take hundreds of images to find the perfect dance between light, movement, and time that results in an unrepeatable work of art. Each photograph is unique by its nature, and impossible to recreate.

I welcome you to linger, ponder, and rediscover the awe-inspiring beauty of our natural world through my photographs.