With this new body of work, Meditating Eyes Wide, I have found deep pleasure back in
my street photography roots. I am fascinated by what stops me and what I notice. I use the
camera to slow myself down and as a reminder to really see what I am surrounded by everyday.
This group of Meditation images are from Italy, a country that has stolen my heart and
helped me to once again find the beauty in the everyday.


Artist Bio:

Ruth Adams is a nationally recognized artist best known for her series unremarkable: a
journey through cancer, chemotherapy, radiation and recovery, and combining new imaging
technologies with the traditional sensibilities of a photographer.
She has exhibited internationally, won numerous awards and grants, and her photographs hang
in numerous private and public collections.
She is currently an associate professor of Photography at the University
of Kentucky. She holds an MFA in Photography and Digital Art from the University
of Miami, a BFA in Photography from Rochester Institute of Technology, and a BS in
Computer Science from Syracuse University. An experienced photographer, digital artist,
and educator, Ruth has developed a reputation as a dynamic instructor and an innovative
artist, and has enjoyed introducing students and patrons of the arts to the new world of digital
applications available to the traditional photographer. You can see her work on the web at
www.RuthAdamsPhotography.com.