Sculpture Park Series
A photography project capturing sculpture parks, inspired by Kristin Schiff’s experience growing up in the shadow of Storm King in Newburgh, NY.
This series explores the intersection of time and seasons for site-specific sculpture left, over decades, in nature. These man-made objects intersect to tell a story of human presence and environmental transformation. I developed a lifelong fascination with how massive artistic structures evolve alongside the landscape.
This project seeks to document the fleeting moments and spontaneous natural compositions found within iconic sculpture parks. By capturing the evolving textures and light of these environments, I aim to create a physical record of site-specific beauty that invites viewers to reflect on their own relationship with the outdoors.
This evocative photograph captures Jim Dine’s iconic bronze sculpture, Two Big Black Hearts, transformed by the New England winter. Traditionally known for their dense, textured surfaces—cast from everyday objects like tools, hands, and smaller hearts—the sculptures are here redefined by a heavy mantle of snow.The image highlights the dramatic contrast between the deep, obsidian bronze and the brilliant white drifts. Framed by a delicate web of snow-covered branches, the hearts appear both monumental and vulnerable. The image serves as a poetic meditation on love and endurance, showing how even the heaviest forms can be softened by the quiet touch of nature.
Medium: Photography, 2026
Limited Edition Print: 1000, 12x16
deCordova
John Wilson’s bronze masterpiece, Eternal Presence, is reimagined here through the quiet lens of a New England winter. This photograph captures the striking contrast between the deep patina of the bronze and the weight of fresh snow, highlighting the sculpture’s serene, meditative power.Emerging from the frozen landscape, the figure serves as a resilient symbol of Black history and universal humanity. This image captures a fleeting moment where permanent monument and seasonal change coexist in profound, silent dialogue.
Medium: Photography, 2026
Limited Edition Print: 500 Total, 12x16 Canvas
This photograph features artist Olga Ziemska’s The Muse, a slender, anthropomorphic form crafted from wire and found branches. Set against a crisp blue sky and pillowy clouds, the sculpture stands atop a snow-covered rock outcrop, its organic silhouette mimicking the wild growth of the surrounding trees. The image captures the tension between the delicate, spindly materials and the vastness of the winter sky. By isolating the figure against the horizon, it emphasizes a sense of grace and upward movement, transforming weathered wood into a poetic representation of the creative spirit standing firm against the elements.
Medium: Photography, 2026
Limited Edition Print: 500 Total, 12x18 Canvas
Storm King
This atmospheric image, taken at Storm King Sculpture Park, evokes a sense of quiet grandeur against a brooding sky. A monumental triangular sculpture, characteristic of the park's collection, stands proudly on the horizon, its dark silhouette a striking contrast to the muted tones of the cloudy sky. The foreground is filled with tall, golden-brown grasses, swaying gently and adding a layer of texture and natural wildness to the scene. The subtle interplay of light and shadow, combined with the powerful form of the sculpture, creates a timeless feeling, showcasing how art can become an integral, almost ancient, part of the landscape.
Medium: Photography, 2022
Limited Edition Print: 1,000, 8×10
This expansive photograph from Storm King Sculpture Park blends the grandeur of the landscape with monumental art. In the foreground, a vast expanse of meticulously maintained green and golden fields leads the eye toward the horizon. Dominating the middle ground is a striking, triangular steel sculpture, its stark lines a powerful counterpoint to the organic curves of the rolling hills and dense forests that stretch into the misty distance. The dramatic cloudy sky adds an atmospheric depth, highlighting the seamless integration of human creativity within the breathtaking natural environment that defines Storm King.
Medium: Photography, 2022
Limited Edition Print: 1,000, 8×10
This striking image, captured at Storm King Sculpture Park, presents a captivating interplay between stark natural form and tranquil reflection. A solitary, bare-branched tree stands prominently against a bright green grassy hill and a dramatic cloudy sky, its intricate silhouette hinting at the cycle of seasons. Its reflection on the still water below is almost perfectly mirrored, creating a powerful sense of symmetry and depth. In the background, a large abstract sculpture subtly emerges from the landscape, characteristic of Storm King's iconic blend of art and nature, inviting viewers to ponder both the natural world and human creativity.
Medium: Photography, 2022
Limited Edition Print: 1,000, 8×12