Southwest Stillness: Intentional Serenity in Nature

Southwest Stillness: Intentional Serenity in Nature, features photographic works by local St. Louis artist, Christine Gruenwald, who looks at nature for sources of peace and refreshment in a chaotic world.

Her black-and-white images reflect a deep desire for stillness and serenity in the untouched wilderness of the Southwest.

Portrait of Aloe, 2019
Digital Photograph, Pigment on Paper

This is the stem of the aloe plant, under the aloe leaves. Some of the leaves have been removed and a husk is left (dried base of the leaves). It felt like an intimate portrait. I was thankful for capturing its beauty in a unique way.

Sunset on Seventeen, 2020
Digital Photograph, Pigment on Paper

Sunset on Seventeen, has been a favorite of mine and with audiences. It was taken on Interstate 17, going north out of Phoenix. It was a breathtaking view of the valley in the foreground and the mountains, eye level, in the middle with the sky in the background. You can see a very tiny ranch at the foot of the hills.

Coterie of Cacti , 2019
Digital Photograph, Pigment on Paper

Garden Harmony, 2019
Digital Photograph, Pigment on Paper

The Early Light, 2019
Digital Photograph, Pigment on Paper

It’s always a wonderful site to see the sunshine casting it’s rays over creation! The way to start a new day.

Single Saguaro, 2020
Digital Photograph, Pigment on Paper

Desert Spring, 2020
Digital Photograph, Pigment on Paper

Single Saguaro and Desert Spring were taken pretty closely together, geographically speaking. We did some walking in Tonto National Forest, in the Superstition Mountain Range. It provided some beautiful and unique landscapes.

Ephemeral Lilies, 2019
Digital Photograph, Pigment on Paper

Rose Triptych: Rose 1, 2019
Digital Photograph, Pigment on Paper

Rose Triptych: Rose 2, 2019
Digital Photograph, Pigment on Paper

Rose Triptych: Rose 3, 2019
Digital Photograph, Pigment on Paper

A shout out to Seedz Cafe (restaurant) and Seedz Provisions (coffee shop) for inviting me to share my photographs with the world! Thank you to my family and friends for their wonderful support during this process. A thank you to everyone who was able to come out in the snow and attend the show & opening reception.

Southwest Stillness will be up through August 2022, for those who would like to see it in person.

Artwork is available for sale. Please message me via the contact page to place an order.