Raised in the Quaker tradition, Danielle Riley learned early the awareness that comes from the practice of quiet mindfulness. Years later, she extended this practice into her work at the College of William and Mary where she studied under writer-in-residence Nancy Schoenberger. By examining the complexity of seemingly quotidian moments in her own poetry, Riley began to recognize the value of the same in photography.

“Photography serves as a kind of haiku experience for me. Mindful observation of even the smallest of spaces can be revealing; there is much we miss as we slog through our days. The camera provides the means and opportunity to be still, and remain still, in the moment.”

Danielle Riley currently lives in Durham where she works as an English teacher and freelance editor. Her photography has taken her from coast to coast, down a few alleys, through train yards and into cemeteries. Riley was 8 years old when she received her first camera – a Kodak Instamatic – from her father.

This show is dedicated to him.

A portion of all art sales will be donated to local arts related organizations or a non-profit of the artist's choice. This month's artist has chosen Trips For Kids as the recipient.

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