Measuring Up Photograph

Laura Gilles is an American photographer best known for her psychologically charged photographs. She uses toys and found objects to create her complex themes. She seeks to uncover our shared history and universal struggles. “I want to visualize the unseen emotions that are just below the surface.” All her art is created in camera vs.on a computer so they go thru many iterations and take several days to complete. While many of her images are conceptual and thought provoking, others seek to soothe. Her travel images and Natural World Portrait series create a calm place for the mind to rest. “Our lives are more stressful then ever before." Isolating a single natural object gives the mind something beautiful to focus on." Her images highlight nature's patterns and create a calm, meditative feel.” She currently calls Boise Idaho home.