Artist Statement

Photography is my way of exploring the natural world with curiosity, patience, and a sense of wonder. I am drawn to moments that are often overlooked—patterns in ice, the structure and beauty of trees, the interplay of light and shadow, and the quiet abstractions that emerge when we slow down and truly observe. Whether working with intentional camera movement, multiple exposures, or carefully composed still images, I seek to reveal the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary.

Nature continually surprises me. I rarely begin with a fixed idea; instead, I approach each outing with openness, allowing discovery to guide the creative process. The camera becomes both a tool for observation and a means of interpretation, translating fleeting moments into photographs that invite contemplation.

Across my work, I explore themes of transformation, renewal, rhythm, and connection. By simplifying complex scenes and emphasizing pattern, texture, and light, I hope to create images that encourage viewers to pause, look more closely, and experience the natural world with renewed curiosity. If my photographs inspire someone to see familiar places with fresh eyes—or to recognize beauty in moments that might otherwise pass unnoticed—then they have fulfilled their purpose.

Brief Bio

Marie Bush is a Colorado-based fine art photographer whose work reveals extraordinary beauty in the often-overlooked details of the natural world. Her interest in photography began in childhood in Pennsylvania, where she received her first camera—a Kodak Instamatic 150—at the age of eight. After moving to Colorado in 1994, she began pursuing photography more seriously, developing her artistic vision through workshops, mentorship, and years of dedicated practice.

Her work spans a range of photographic approaches—including abstraction, multiple exposure, intentional camera movement, macro, landscape, and found still life—but is united by a fascination with pattern, light, and the discoveries that emerge through close observation.

Now retired from a career as a physician, Marie devotes her time to creating and exhibiting fine art photography. Her work has been exhibited in juried exhibitions nationally and internationally, and she continues to develop new bodies of work inspired by the patterns, light, and seasonal changes found in nature.

Marie also seeks to build collaborative relationships within the photographic community, valuing opportunities to exchange ideas, support fellow artists, and contribute to a vibrant creative community. In 2026, she joined the Board of Directors of the Colorado Photographic Arts Center, where she supports the organization’s mission of fostering creativity and engagement through contemporary photography.

Career Highlights & CV

-Board Member, Colorado Photographic Arts Center, 2026–present

-Many solo and group shows across the United States since 2000

-Second Prize in the Scapes category of the 2025 Share the View – 15th Annual International Nature Photography Competition for After the Burn

-Selected the Visitors’ (People’s Choice) Award for the art + science exhibit at A Smith Gallery for Waneka

-Month of Photography Denver 2025 ambassador to Boulder County

-Artist-in-Residence Boulder County Open Space 2023

-Boulder County Gold, Photographer of the Year Award, Boulder, CO, 2004

-Nature's Best magazine, International Photography Awards, Highly Honored, Mclean, VA, 2003, Embrace

-My work is held in private and corporate collections.

-Numerous photography workshops with Creativity for Women, Rocky Mountain School of Photography, and Santa Fe School of Photography

-Mentoring with acclaimed photographers Freeman Patterson & Elizabeth Stone

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