William Dey

Artist Statement:

A Singular Vision: When creating a photograph, William Dey looks for the angles-both literally and figuratively. He constantly seeks a means to observe the world from the edges, to record unnoticed moments that comprise the narrative threads of our being, or of our having been. His hands may hold the camera, but Dey's interest is not in becoming part of the picture, nor in influencing the outcome. His sole purpose is to allow each thoughtful, artistically composed image to fully manifest itself to speak its own truth.

The world as seen through the eyes of William Dey, is a reflection of incisive visual observation. Dey has a gift for composition, an innate awareness of which visual elements must remain in order to complete the image-and the discipline to remove all that is extraneous. This is evident throughout his work, be it in the thunderous silence of the barren desert in winter, his stark juxtapositions of life in Palm Springs, lush reflections on the Glory Days of Detroit design,the chic structured tableaux of Dey's fashion photography, or his innovative and revealing portraits.

Exhibitions:

Palm Springs Art Museum ACE show, University of CA Riverside-Palm Desert "Infinite Exposure" , "Click! Mid-century Modernism And It's Influence", "Feast for your Eyes" University of CA Riverside-Palm Desert, "Animal Magnetism" University of CA Riverside-Palm Desert, CA, "Liquid Assets" Swimming Pool Series at Savage Gallery Palm Springs, The Surreal Show at Gallery 446 Palm Springs, Exposed A Photographic Journey Mid-century Modernism Show at Gallery 446, "Ornamental Orchids" at Archangel Collective Art Gallery Palm Springs, "OZ-Palm Springs" at Archangel Collective Art Gallery Palm Springs.

Herman Miller Showroom Merchandise Mart Chicago, DIFFA/Chicago "Art for Life" Art Exhibition Venue West Chicago.

Artistic Influences:

Old Hollywood, Midcentury, Palm Springs, Movies, Art, Film, Fashion, Retro, Vintage , Famous Artists, Architectures and Actors.