Wheaton Mahoney | Artist Reception

@ The Griffin is pleased to present the work of Wheaton Mahoney on the grounds of the museum, creating a magical timeless forest for the Griffin this summer. Her site specific installation is found throughout the property on trees and framed flowing panels. Join us on Sunday afternoon, August 16th at 2.30pm for a walk through The Forgotten, a series about the passage of time, our ancestors and what we leave behind. Enos Before the Storm © Wheaton Mahoney The Forgotten is a photographic series that unearths the mysterious world of abandoned portrait art collected over a six year period. Throughout history, portraiture has held a profound significance in immortalizing loved ones and those in power. Yet these portraits, acquired through auctions, had been discarded and forgotten, leaving the stories of the subjects and the journey of the canvases shrouded in mystery. The artist’s mission is to offer these subjects a final acknowledgment by hanging them on living trees in her back woods, symbolizing the connection between earthly origins and their ultimate return as well as the metaphorical family tree. Captured over multiple years, the series reveals the passage of time through the changing of seasons while preserving the agelessness of the portraits. The artist’s titles offer yet another layer of character to each subject. The Forgotten aims to honor those who have come before us and have slipped into obscurity. About the Artist – Wheaton Mahoney (b. 1970) is an American artist celebrated for her conceptual photographic series. Her still-life compositions delve into the poignant journey from youth to adulthood, creating portfolios that are rich with nuanced and bold layers. Mahoney is renowned for her adept use of color theory and layering techniques to evoke the passage of time and the preservation of life’s joys. Her work has been prominently featured in publications such as Medium Format Magazine and Click Pro Magazine, where she graced the cover. Mahoney has earned accolades from Phase One camera systems, Shutterbug Magazine, and Florida International Magazine’s “Top 50 Artists” several years in a row. She has also achieved Master’s Accreditation from The Portrait Masters and received The Mahlon Cline Award for Excellence. Her photography has garnered recognition and awards from prestigious industry leaders such as PhotoDistrict News, RangeFinder Magazine, and Wedding & Portrait Photographers International. Her work has been exhibited at art fairs, galleries, and museums across the United States. Wheaton Mahoney, a graduate from the Rhode Island School of Design, is based in Western Massachusetts and Los Angeles, California. The Griffin Museum of Photography Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live