and not to perseverate on the physical setting
of the image. I use a unique perspective to
create a distortion of everyday life. My photos
juxtapose elements of reality with inventions
of the mind’s eye to create unique images”.
Smith demonstrates this clearly in his series
“Halls of the Forest”, where he captures the
foggy wooded area in Fairmount Park from a
superbly unique perspective.
“My wife brought me to this tree. The
leaves were so huge, I started studying them
and wrapping them around my camera and
shooting,” described Smith, who proceeded
to capture his wife and son in the distance
through a leaf monocular.
Though Smith has been actively exhibiting
his painted artwork, he has only recently
begun to present his photography at galleries.
This summer he participated in a group
show for Legend Galleries, a multi-disciplinary
organization in Philadelphia, devoted to
presenting the work of both established
and emerging artists. You can see more
of his fantastical imagery on his website
www.schmidtdean.com or his Instagram page
@billsmith2315
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