John McWilliams
photographer
John McWilliams is an American photographer and artist known for his evocative documentation of the American South. He received both his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). McWilliams served as a Professor and Director Emeritus at Georgia State University. His photographic work, particularly 'Land of Deepest Shade', explores the intersection of industrial decay, nature, and the cultural landscape of the South, characterized by rich dark tones and a focus on 'the land.'[1,3,4,5]
- Southern landscape
- industrial decay
- nature
- drawing
- relief printmaking
Books
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Land of deepest shade€75.00
Works by John McWilliams
- 1989 Land of Deepest Shade: Photographs of the South Features 70 black-and-white duotone photographs of the American South.
- Can You See Me?
- Sweet Ride Co-authored with Nancy Marshall.
Exhibitions
- 1990 Land of Deepest Shade