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I'm Charlie, a visual artist and educator working predominantly in lens-based media and installation, currently based in Sandy, UT where I teach photography at the middle and high school levels. Born and Raised in Seattle, WA - I hold a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from Central Washington University (Ellensburg, WA) as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Photography from Montana State University (Bozeman, MT). My work is held in permanent collections at the University of Wyoming and Montana State University, and has been exhibited nationally, including multiple solo exhibitions during my time in Montana.
My current practice explores the American highway as a central thread, with specific interest in Western American road culture and the landscape surrounding these roads. I work across media, combining still and moving images, along with installation and bookmaking; for this work, I was awarded the Society for Photographic Education Innovations in Imaging Award in 2024. For me, it all starts with a camera. Even pieces which are not predominantly photo based begin with a camera in my hands.
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