People’s Center showcases photographs by Susan Reynolds
Published: July 5, 2011
A vibrant exhibit, “Understanding Native American People” by Susan Reynolds, is on display through Sept. 30 at The People’s Center in Pablo. Nearly 30 images by the fine art photographer, photojournalist and writer offer a new understanding within the historical context of what it means to be Native American today. New images have been added to the exhibit, which first opened in 2009 in San Francisco.
“Sue creates beautiful photographs and words from her strong connection with Native people across the West,” says the center’s education director, Marie Torosian. “We are happy to have her exhibit here on the Flathead Reservation because it offers visitors another view of how Native American tribes celebrate life.”
by Susan Reynolds
Reynolds says her current focus is honoring Native Americans, while creating greater understanding and respect for them among non-native audiences. She has exhibited, published and taught photography since 2002 and has written for national media since 1990.
Since 2005, she has photographed American Indian celebrations across the West, especially in Montana. Her Native American and landscape images have been featured in solo shows in San Francisco, other northern California cities, and in Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan. They are in collections nationwide.
The photographer-author also has published two limited edition books: Proud People: Nations within a Nation (2007) and Revealing Nature’s Mysteries (2006).
Reynolds has studied with Rocky Mountain School of Photography in Missoula, holds a bachelor’s in art history from the University of California, Davis, and an master’s from San Francisco State University. She is a fourth-generation Californian, and resides in Walnut Creek.
Her images, event schedule, articles and photo essays may be seen at www.susanreynoldsphotography.com.
For more information, visit www.peoplescenter.org or call 406-883-5344.
