John Sanderson (photographer)

John Sanderson

John Sanderson is an American photographer and artist. Photographing natural and built environments, Sanderson's landscapes have been said to find beauty "in ostensibly unattractive subject matter".[1]

Biography

Born in New York City, Sanderson's earliest memories were road trips his family would take to see the steam railroads in northeastern Pennsylvania. Describing his earliest visual memories as “looking out the window and feeling fascinated by the landscapes going by...”[2] much of his work reflects on the value of landscapes as something independent of their intended use. Having received a degree in Political Science from Hunter College, New York City, his work is firmly rooted in a cultural geography framework. Sanderson was twice awarded a docent scholarship from the Center for Railroad Photography and Art. His Railroad Landscapes series is currently the subject of a solo exhibition at the New York Transit Museum through 2015.

Exhibitions

References

  1. ↑ Gardner, Ralph. "Riding the Rails, Without Seeing a Train". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Rosenberg, David. "The Hidden Beauty of American Train Travel". Slate BEHOLD.
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