Hedi Desuyo

  • Magnolia 24 x18 Chromogenic Print Magnolia 24 x18 Chromogenic Print
  • Trio 20 x 24 Chromogenic Print Trio 20 x 24 Chromogenic Print
  • Foxglove 20 x 24 Chromogenic Print Foxglove 20 x 24 Chromogenic Print
  • Pears 12 x 15 Inkjet Pears 12 x 15 Inkjet
  • Persimmons 12 x 15 Inkjet Persimmons 12 x 15 Inkjet
  • Flying Lesson 15 x 12 Inkjet Flying Lesson 15 x 12 Inkjet
  • Vigil 12 x 15 Inkjet Vigil 12 x 15 Inkjet
  • Irrawaddy Mirage 18 x 24 Irrawaddy Mirage 18 x 24
  • Gathering Time 18 x 24 Gathering Time 18 x 24

Artist Statement

When I am out in the world with my camera, I photograph in a very intuitive way, no analyzing, only responding. I think of it as shooting from the gut, or when at it's best from the heart. The analysis and "whys" come later when working with the print.

In the studio doing still-life and dioramas, I work almost in reverse. The process starts with an object that initiates a concept, the object needs a setting, a stage. Much experimenting, evaluating, rejecting, changing, takes place. When the process "flows" it often feels like playing.

At age twelve I saw for the first time an image appear on a piece of paper, in a small tray of liquid. I was convinced it was magic, a magic I wanted to practice. After having studied the chemistry and physics of image-making and many years as a photographer I still believe photography is magical. It is my passion.