These conceptual photographs were taken with an aged Canon Powershot to record domestic and handmade objects, each arranged in our dimly lit family garage-studio. The paper forms that are central to each image were inspired by objects found locally (indoors and out). The lightbox provides limited brightness but enough to reveal the papers’ texture and small details in the immediate surrounds. This body of work explores folkloric tradition, the acceptance of aging and seeking wisdom through play.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photograph - lightbox, paper, magnifying glass and surrounding floor space.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photograph - lightbox, collage and paint on paper.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photograph - lightbox, lamp and floor.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photograph - lightbox and papers.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photograph - Lightbox, paper and masking tape.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photograph - lightbox, sheet of beeswax, blue yarn and book binding wire.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photograph - window, papers, and toy magnifying glass balanced on a spray can lid.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photograph - paper collage on lightbox.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photograph - paper collage on lightbox.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photograph - paper collage on lightbox and surrounding floor space.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photo collage - Landscape in Mind.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photo collage - Landscape in Mind.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Photo collage - Landscape in Mind.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Pen and conté pencil on screen printed paper.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Oil paint and mono print collage on handmade paper.
© 2025, Amanda Smith
Pencil drawing on paper behind a die cut mount board.
© 2025, Amanda Smith
Pencil drawing on paper behind a die cut mount board.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Pencil drawing on paper behind a die cut mount board.
© 2026, Amanda Smith
Pencil drawing on paper behind a die cut mount board.
© 2026, Amanda Smith