Jeffrey Conley: An Ode to Nature | The Peter Fetterman Gallery
© Jeffrey Conley, Autumn, Forest of Fontainebleau, France, 2021
Written by Meighan Ashford
Photo Edited by Kelly Woodyard
The Peter Fetterman Gallery presents "Jeffrey Conley: An Ode to Nature," an exhibition honoring the enduring beauty of nature. The showcase, opened on January 27th, 2024, has promised to be a life-changing expedition into the mind of Jeffrey Conley. As a world-renowned artist, he is one of photography's visionaries.
© Jeffrey Conley Reflection 2, Oregon, 9-26-2019
Beyond an exhibition, "An Ode to Nature" is an all-encompassing review of Conley's career. Specifically, it reveals how his relationship with nature has changed with time. Currently residing in Willamette Valley, Oregon- Conley's camera has developed into a potent tool to capture the essence of nature in a visual language beyond the commonplace.
© Jeffrey Conley Branch and Clouds, France, 2022
Conley's dual role as a master printer and photographer resides at the core of his photography skills. Each print on display exemplifies both his fine craftsmanship and high standards. To express his work ethic, Conley uses several processes- from archival pigment prints on Japanese Kozo paper to traditional gelatin silver darkroom techniques. The use of his variety of printing techniques not only demonstrates his technical proficiency but heighten the depth of each image.
© Jeffrey Conley Figure in Vast Landscape, Iceland 2018
Conley’s words lay the groundwork for an exhibition promising a transcendental experience among a visual feast. Or rather, an invitation to lose oneself in a place seemingly transcending time boundaries. Conley does so mainly through his reflections on Iceland, where you can find time standing still through each photograph.
© Jeffrey Conley November 3, 2020, Pre-dawn, North Cascades, Washington
Conley's most well-known pieces have been carefully chosen for the exhibition, allowing visitors a chance to see how time has positively impacted each creative vision. Each image from Oregon's Willamette Valley captures the captivating views of distant places. Additionally, it encourages viewers to stop, think, and bask in the beauty around them.
© Jeffrey Conley Ribbon Hills, Iceland 2017-3
Additionally, "An Ode to Nature" exposes viewers to fresh, never-before-seen photos enhancing Conley's body of work even more. Even those familiar with Conley's portfolio will find something breathtaking in his addition of fresh perspectives.
© Jeffrey Conley Oregon, Pre-Dawn 04-28-2020-2
Moreover, "Jeffrey Conley: An Ode to Nature" is an event where nature lovers and photographers can join to view an exhibition of a lifetime. The show is an invitation to see the world through the eyes of an artist who has dedicated his professional life to capturing and celebrating nature’s essence. Through Conley's immaculate photography and storytelling, you are provided the opportunity to travel to landscapes transcending time boundaries.
© Jeffrey Conley Autumn Beech Tree, France, 2021
Visitors are invited to enter a world where each image serves as a poetic ode to the endless beauty of nature through the extraordinary eyes of Jeffrey Conley. This enthralling exhibition will be showing from January 27th, 2024 - April 27th, 2024. You don’t want to miss it!
© Jeffrey Conley Sunlight and Lake, Montana, 2022
