Liz Nielsen delves into the conversation between art and science through her exploration of light, a fundamental part of her craft. As she navigates the convergence of these fields, the lines between them dissolve, revealing fresh opportunities. Working in complete darkness, Nielsen meticulously exposes sheets of light-sensitive film to controlled bursts of light, ranging from a few to hundreds of exposures. The latent visuals are then brought to life using traditional color processing techniques, resulting in images that straddle the abstract and the representational, often drawing inspiration from landscapes, lunar themes, and architectural forms.
The Hartford Art School’s Joseloff Gallery will host Nielsen’s solo exhibition, titled Interdimensional Timelines, from March 5 to April 11. The event kicks off with an opening reception on Thursday, March 5, from 5 to 7 pm (ET), at 200 Bloomfield Avenue in West Hartford, Connecticut. Additionally, the public is invited to attend a complimentary artist talk on Wednesday, March 25, from 5 to 6:30 pm (ET), at Hillyer Hall within the Auerbach Auditorium.
Liz Nielsen holds the distinction of being the 2025-26 Georgette and Richard Koopman Distinguished Chair in Photography at Hartford Art School. She earned her MFA from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her accolades include prestigious awards such as the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grant, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Grant, and the Chicago Academic Achievement Program Grant.
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