Peter Wiarda presents "Synæsthesia: Visualizing Sound Through Photography", an exhibition of abstract photography paired with music and sounds that represent synæsthetic imagery. Featuring photographs from my portfolio along with the new element of sound.
September 15 - November 8, 2021
Salt Lake Community College, South City Campus
Center for Arts & Media, Edna Runswick Taylor Foyer, East Entrance
1575 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (map)
Gallery hours: Monday - Friday, 7am - 10pm
View the photos online and listen to the sounds at http://www.peterwiarda.com/playlist
This exhibition has now concluded. Many thanks to everybody who came to see it! To purchase an editioned print or framed print, please contact me through my website or DM me on Instagram (@peter_wiarda).
Portfolios
New ProjectComing Soon
Instagram2016-present
Urban Calm2018-19
Synæsthesia2014-19
Electrography2017
Summerfest2011-17
Abandonment2014
Natural Form2013
Interior Still Life2013
About Peter Wiarda
Peter Wiarda is a fine art photographer specializing in architectural, interior, abstract, and experimental photography. Interested in the craft from an early age, Peter made the leap from casual hobbyist to aspiring professional when he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from Utah State University in 2014. He now lives and works in Salt Lake City, enjoying its metropolitan setting and close proximity to the mountains.
Look for Peter's most current work on Instagram: @peter_wiarda
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All photos and content Copyright 2013 - 2021 by Peter Wiarda, except where noted. Website designed, built, and maintained by Peter Wiarda.
Curriculum Vitae
HIGHER EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography, Utah State University (USU), Logan, UT, 2014
FOTOSOMMER 13: Norway Study Abroad, USU, 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Systems Administrator, SLCC Online & eLearning Services, Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), 2018-present
Instructional Technologist, SLCC Online & eLearning Services, SLCC, 2016-18
Web & Graphic Designer, Center for Innovative Design and Instruction, USU, 2011-15
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Synæsthesia: Visualizing Sound Through Photography, Edna Runswick Taylor Foyer, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT, September 15 - November 8, 2021
Synæsthesia: Visualizing Sound Through Photography, God Hates Robots, Salt Lake City, UT, May 17 - June 14, 2019
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Statewide Annual Exhibition, Rio Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT, 2018
Photo Utah EDU Art Show and Conference, SLCC, Salt Lake City, UT, 2017
SLCC President’s Art Show, SLCC, Salt Lake City, UT, 2016
Senior BFA Exhibition, Gallery 102, USU, Logan, UT, 2014
FOTOSOMMER 13, Gallery 102, USU, Logan, UT, 2013
Annual Undergraduate Exhibition, Gallery 102, USU, Logan, UT, 2013
Drawing Conclusions: USU Art Exhibit, Alpine Art, Salt Lake City, UT, 2012
Summerfest Arts Faire Plein Air Photography Contest, Tabernacle Square, Logan, UT, multiple years (2011, 12, 13, 15, 17)
PUBLICATIONS
“When Life Gives You Glitches”, Folio Literary Magazine, Vol. 20, #2, p.92, 2019
“Synæsthesia #2”, spectrum the SLCC Community Anthology 2017, Vol. 1, cover, 2017
“Iron to Iron, Dust to Dust”, The Southern Quill, Vol. 60, p.54, 2011
“Sunflower Soliloquy”, The Southern Quill, Vol. 60, p.64, 2011
Peter Wiarda Fine Art Photography (blog), self-published, 2011 - 2013
HONORS AND AWARDS
First Place - Professional Division, “PM2.5”, Summerfest Arts Faire Plein Air Photography Contest, Logan, UT, 2017
Honorable Mention - Abstract & Digital Art, “Monument”, Summerfest Arts Faire Plein Air Photography Contest, Logan, UT, 2015
R. T. Clark Photography Scholarship, USU, Logan, UT, 2013
Honorable Mention - Abstract & Digital Art, “Cruciformalism”, Summerfest Arts Faire Plein Air Photography Contest, Logan, UT, 2012
Honorable Mention, “Let It Pass”, Annual Undergraduate Exhibition, USU, Logan, UT, 2012
ORGANIZATIONS
Utah State University Photo Guild, Logan, UT, 2012-14
Cache Valley Photographers, Logan, UT, 2010-13
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Participant, “Photo Safari: Great Salt Lake and Cyanotype”, a 2-day workshop with Luminaria, Salt Lake City, UT, 2018
Co-curator, “Radiant Ravaged”, Thatcher-Young Mansion, Logan, UT, 2014
Volunteer, “Pet Photo Day”, Chase Fine Arts Center, USU, Logan, UT, 2014
Participant, USU Photography Spiral Jetty Field Trip and Workshops, Spiral Jetty, UT, 2013
Contributor, “Water: Utah’s Most Precious Resource”, Utah Water Education Project, USU, Logan, UT, 2012
Store coming Winter 2021.
In the meantime, you can simply contact me if you want to buy something!
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