Photography: Selections

Brackett Clark / Kaye Dacio / Joshua DeWees / Avigheia Greiter / Oliver Hiatt / Marcel Johansen / Carmella Malone / Nathan Mills / Christopher Nochez / Elizabeth Russell / Anna Saltzberg / Madalyn Toomer / Phuc Truong / Baylee Ulland / Julia Weber / Elise Wilson / Jackson Wolfe

Brackett Clark

Artist Statement: I seek to notice the details in our daily world: minute impermanent details that many of us overlook. In both photography as well as metalworking, I enjoy using geometric patterns because that is the way I see the world. Line and shape; light and dark. 

Bio: Chance is an artist with several focuses. Primarily, he is a photographer. He also dabbles in other avenues such as drawing and jewelry making. 

Kaye Dacio

Artist Statement: I enjoy photographing both candid and posed portraits. I believe every individual should come to realize that they display their own external and internal beauty as they live their day to day life.  

Bio: Kaye is an Elementary Education major who finds analog and digital photography to be her most favorite creative outlet. She has taken up photography as a hobby for the last two years, but has just started to take in clients within the last year. She is a full time barista who loves to connect with others about music, food and Wordle.

Joshua DeWees

Artist Statement: I am a photographer, and I enjoy using digital, film, and infrared cameras. I try to photograph lesser-known locations for my images. My current narrative is exploring the intersection between industry and nature, as I enjoy the juxtaposition between these two opposing elements.

Bio: Joshua DeWees is a Running Start student at Clark College. He is a native of Washington State, and having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, has always appreciated the natural beauty of this area.  When he is not taking photographs, Joshua enjoys golf, rock climbing, scuba diving, and traveling. He is also an avid supporter of the space industry. 

Avigheia “Avi” Greiter

Artist Statement: I am a person who enjoys different types of art. In photography, I truly enjoy making stop shots with food. For other forms like drawing and collating I just go with the stuff that I'm going through or something that I like.

Bio: She is a very enthusiastic person who wants to get as close to perfectionism as possible. When she is working on the project she likes to take progress pictures as she goes because there is always the fear of adding something and it ruining the piece.

Oliver Hiatt

Artist Statement: My art style tends to be very animated and stylized; I've experimented with a variety of creative directions, some being traditional and digital art (my go-to), logo design, t-shirt design, illustration, painting, and many others. My traditional and digital art usually focuses on character art with fun scenes and backgrounds. I'm hoping to work more on diversifying my creations throughout this summer and on.

Bio: Oliver Hiatt is a trans artist and illustrator from Vancouver, Washington. Their artistic journey began in 2006 when they first took an interest in anything and everything art related. In the near future, they hope to create and sell their own work whether its through prints, stickers, paintings, or other unique creations. His interests have made him into the person he is today; many of which have positively impacted his artistic style, growth as an artist, and personal characteristics.

Marcel Johansen

Artist Statement: My photos are driven by self discovery, curiosity, spontaneity and uncertainty. Film photography is my medium of choice because all my photos from when I was a child were on film printed in hardcover burgundy albums -- We didn't have a whole lot of money growing up in Ghana but the fact that my mother would choose to spend substantial amounts on storing captures of random moments in my early life drove me to doing the same, but with me this time being the one spending insane amounts of money I do not have to steal these moments from the world in small rectangles. As I move across the world, and from state to state, I encounter starkly contrasting cultures and people to those I grew up around and felt were familiar. I get bored of familiar, crave excitement and have no real grasp on who I am "chameleoning" in my ever-changing environments. My indulgence of art is mostly selfish, as my works currently serve as a photo journal to explore myself through the world around me, redefining who I am and seeing where my artistic inclinations lead me next. Nothing is certain, I have no clear theme, it is all experimental. As the perpetual outsider seeking always to be understood, the only clear message I  deliver is that in our differences, we remain similar.

Bio: Marcel Mawulorm Johansen is a 22 year old embodiment of dynamic energy from Ghana who lost touch with art, and in turn himself as the pressures of life, death, societal conditioning, and responsibilities had overwhelmed his mind and body, having him plop into the grey world of logic and pragmatism. Now, as a compulsively journalling over thinker in a reconstructive, introspective phase of his life, he picks up cameras as he throws himself into precarious situations (not always...there are wholesome moments), in an attempt to rediscover creativity within himself by forcing himself to create an excitement for the world once again. His goals in pursuing art...besides the never ending journey of self-discovery, will not be placed in a box. If he were asked to write another bio, it would be completely different because nothing will ever be enough to explain Marcel. The point, he perseveres, and you perceive his art, the rest evolves as we all do. Ghana to the world, and the world to Ghana.

Carmella Malone

Artist Statement: I think photography is an absolutely beautiful art form. I love the idea of capturing a moment or a feeling in a single photograph, and then being able to look back on that photo and remember all of the things associated with that moment.

Bio: Carmella Malone is a 21-year-old gal, with a love for bugs, autumn, and talking. She is extremely new to photography in the sense of being able to make camera adjustments, but has loved taking photos for a very long time, and hopes to continue to grow in her skills in photo-taking.

Nathan Mills

Artist Statement: I create surreal and dramatic images of abandoned, discarded or otherwise unique objects and places. 

Bio: I am 36, returning to school to pursue an English degree. I am also a passionate musician and artist, playing guitar, mandolin, ukulele and a little banjo. Photography was an old passion reignited by my new journey here at Clark. 

Christopher Nochez

Artist Statement: I have been a photographer for about 6 years now and I enjoy shooting everything from people and animals to landscapes and buildings. I enjoy coming up with fiction stories behind my photos and letting others interpret my work as they see fit.

Bio: Chris Nochez is a photographer born in California and has been taking photos for the past six years, working in everything from friend photoshoots to client weddings. He enjoys coming up with strange and creative ideas for his photos and executing them in the best possible way.

Elizabeth Russell

Artist Statement: As an amateur photographer, I like to capture what already exists around me. In my few composed scenes, I have tried to reflect the sense of awkwardness and unworthiness that many, but especially young people, feel.

Bio: Elizabeth Russell is a freshman at Clark College and a junior at Hudson's Bay. She is an avid writer and a first-time photographer working towards her General Arts degree.

Anna Saltzberg

Artist Statement: Through photography, I see the world in such a unique way, it helps me see beauty in everyday situations. Whether that is out in nature or just at home. A camera makes looking at life creative and beautiful. I like to show natural beauty and happiness and nitty-gritty. My photos are genuine and authentic. 

Bio: Her name is Anna, she has been taking photos for a very long time now and enjoys how it helps her see the beauty in things. It's a creative outlet for her, how she shows her friends their beauty and light. She has the ability to capture a moment and let it live forever within a photo and she loves it. 

Madalyn Toomer

Artist Statement: My art practice comes from inspiration from other artists that I find online or at art galleries. Taking several different art classes at Clark has also opened up my artistic style to new mediums. I recently discovered the art of cyanotype photography and grew to really enjoy the process of watching the photo come to life right in front of my eyes. 

Bio: Madalyn "Maddy" Toomer is driven to express herself thru her art. Her imaginative and expressive art projects have expanded from drawing and painting to using other mediums such as photography and ceramics. She finds it easier to communicate by releasing her feelings into unique pieces that she shares with those around her.

Phuc “Lucky” Truong

Artist Statement: While canoeing at Lake Chelan, I was entranced by the stillness of the water at times. Amazed at how calm the water can be, while just a few hours earlier, that same water seemed almost aggressive. I wanted to freeze motion to see the calm. While photographing these photos of frozen motion, I felt relaxed by the frozen frames of each photo I took. An endless stream of water finally calming to stillness. 

Bio: Phuc Truong, AKA "Lucky", is an 18 year old and living in Vancouver Washington. He is a person who loves nature. His spare time is spent outside exploring the wonders the world has to offer.  He strives for creativity in what he makes with his hands and with a camera.

Baylee Ulland

Artist Statement: I have always enjoyed images that make people feel like something isn't quite right. These types of photos always evoke a strong sense of curiosity within me. Ever since I first picked up the camera, I have been trying to recreate the feeling of strangeness with my style, creating stories that could possibly be interpreted in more ways than one.

Bio: Baylee Ulland is currently a homeschooled junior as well as a Running Start student at Clark College. When she's not taking thousands of photos, she's often found with her family. She also enjoys a variety of hobbies, such as candle making, crochet, illustration, animation, running, and cooking.

Julia Weber

Artist Statement: Photography is a very powerful art form, that can capture emotions and the natural world that surrounds us. I am very motivated by the creative art ideas I envision as well as the nature that surrounds us on a day to day basis. 

Bio: Julia is a sophomore at Clark working towards finishing the prerequisites for the dental hygiene program. She has loved photography since she got her hands on her mother's tiny digital camera when she was 11. After getting her first dslr when she was 13 she has been shooting ever since.

Elise Wilson

Artist Statement: I’ve always been drawn to arts, especially photography. Whatever I create, I want the viewer to feel something, whether that’s the serenity of a home or the joy in laughter. I found that natural light is a perfect instrument to portray those feelings. 

Bio: Elise Wilson was born in Vancouver, WA and is based in Battle Ground, WA. Art, especially photography has always been an outlet for her to capture what she sees as beautiful. With that realization, she decided to pursue a career in art. Alongside of photography, she works in digital mediums and designs logos. 

Jackson Wolfe

Artist Statement: Photography is a passion of mine. I love showing things as they are but that others could not appreciate if not photographed. The natural world enthralls me. Photography is the best mix of these and fruition—the ability to see a dream turn into reality.

Bio: Jackson Wolfe grew up with an obsession for photography. By 5th grade, it went from a hobby to a passion. After experiences working as a professional photographer, taking classes (including one at Clark), and entering competitions, he realizes that he is just getting started. Art is a continuum with no beginning or destination, and Jackson intends on continuing to learn as a photographer for as long as time allows.