Susan Burnstine

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Susan Burnstine
Born1966
OccupationFine art photographer
NationalityAmerican
EducationUniversity of Miami
Notable worksWithin Shadows, Absence of Being
Notable awardsGold Medal for Within Shadows at the 2011 Prix de la Photographie Paris
Website
susanburnstine.com

Susan Burnstine (born 1966) is an American fine art photographer and journalist, originally from Chicago and now based in Los Angeles. [1] She is best known for haunting, ethereal images that illustrate her dreams. [2] She began making photographs as a way of facing and working through nightmares and night terrors that have haunted her since childhood. [3] She is also known for making her own cameras and lenses, initially from ruins of toy camera bodies, and now 100% homemade with additions from found objects and assorted other materials that best represent her vision of her dreams. [1] Burnstine has written for many notable photography publications, including a monthly column for B&W Magazine UK. [4]

Contents

Within Shadows

Burnstine's first book, Within Shadows, is a collection of 45 images from three distinct series, [5] "On Waking Dreams," "Between" and "Flight." The book, which explores her own intense dreams, [1] won a Gold Medal in the Pro Fine Arts division, and a Bronze Medal overall at the 2011 Prix de la Photographie Paris. [3] Within Shadows was also selected as a Best Book of 2011 by PhotoEye Magazine. [6]

Absence of Being

"Absence of Being", Burnstine's second monograph, began after the death of her father, when her nightmares, which had been the impetus for Within Shadows returned. [3] The work is shot from a higher perspective than her earlier work, reflecting the vision of her father, looking down upon her. This body of work retains her signature dark and dramatic, blurred effects. The entirety of this series can be found in her second monograph, "Absence of Being." (Damiani, 2016)

Where Shadows Cease: Resonance of America's Dream

Burnstine's first color series is "Where Shadows Cease: Resonance of America's Dream".

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Garrett, Ronnie (January 2010). "Dream Scene". Rangefinder Magazine. pp. 96–101.
  2. Tobin, Richard (October 2009). "The Stuff of Dreams". THE Magazine. p. 45.
  3. 1 2 3 Curiel, Jonathan (May 9, 2012). "Absence of Being: Susan Burnstine's Photography Explores Loss". SF Weekly.
  4. Bentley, Mark (August 2011). "On the Shelf – Within Shadows by Susan Burnstine". B&W Magazine UK. p. 77.
  5. Brierly, Dean (August 2011). "The Great American Pastime, Jungian Journeys and Coney Island Chronicles". Black & White Magazine. Novato, CA: Ross Periodicals.
  6. Stettinuis, Gordon. "The Best Books of 2011". Within Shadows. Photo-Eye Magazine.