ABOUT
Colleen Gunderson is a Wisconsin-based artist whose photography explores interconnectedness and the nuanced beauty of the natural world, suggesting a delicate balance and revealing the poetic qualities of everyday scenes. Her practice is guided by a pared-back aesthetic and the philosophy of Ma—meaningful space—encouraging viewers to step into each frame and bring their own stories to the work. Each image is printed on traditional Japanese washi paper, creating tactile, tranquil impressions that evoke the natural environment and its spirit of reflection and renewal.
Gunderson’s work has been exhibited in numerous regional venues, including the Miller Art Museum in Sturgeon Bay, the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend, and the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay. Internationally, her photography was featured in the Awagami International Miniature Print Exhibition in Japan in 2025. In addition to her exhibitions, Gunderson has supported the arts community as a web editor for Milwaukee’s Coalition of Photographic Arts and as an advisory board member for the Riverfront Arts Center in Stevens Point. Dedicated to the restorative potential of visual art, she regularly contributes peaceful, nature-inspired works to nonprofit organizations.