Chesley House
Chesley House Fine Art Photography is the combined talents of Susan Arness and Ron Hewson. But the brand is much more than just a banner under which they work: Susan and Ron share creative energy through working together, influencing each otherâs vision. In 2014, the exhibition âCity and Countryâ showed Susanâs photographs of rural Waterloo region. Ronâs photographs were architectural abstractsâstylized in composition and use of colour. The different topics and styles were united by underlying elements of mystery and humour.
Now their photography has become more entwined. Susanâs landscapes are more often black and white, rich with layers of detail. And while her work has become more urban, Ronâs has become less focused on urban street photography. His farms and rural landscapes are often shot as panoramas, a technique he learned from Susan and adapted it to his work. They produce their work on metal, wood, paper, and canvas.
What I love about the creative life is the constant state of change. Whenever I think my art is about one thing another, often contradictory, idea presents itself. Trying to define or categorize our art is so hard because once one says âthis is what my art is about,â the Muse goes âoooh look at that. Letâs go there!â often dragging us off in a totally unexpected direction.
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