The Awards Collective was created to feature the works of artists who have received either a Juror’s Award or Director’s Award in ASG’s Online exhibitions.  Peggy Reynolds’s image Parallel Universes received the Directors’ Award in the open | unleashed exhibition juried by Darren Ching.  Peggy’s exhibition Empty Voices is discussed in this GalleryTalk.

Artist Statement

“This exhibition, ‘Empty Voices’ explores the impact of human expansion on the natural environment. Changes in demand, depletion of resources, and the creation of super highways all contribute to the migration of people. There is a stark contrast between the beauty of the desert and decaying buildings and vehicles. Peeling paint, rusted metal, and crumbling structures have a kind of unique aesthetic. These modern-day ruins give off a sense of mystery, melancholy, and a quiet stillness.

The use of black and white, through the dramatic contrast between light and shadow, emphasizes the landscape’s emptiness and loneliness. Each photo reflects my personal impressions and the imagined stories they inspired. Together, they form a narrative, though the connections may not always be obvious. I invite viewers to explore what memories, feelings, or ideas the work brings up. The meaning may shift and evolve over time.”

Peggy Reynolds
February, 2026

Bio

Peggy Reynolds is a photographer based in Vermont. She is largely self-taught and driven by a passion for photography. Her work covers a wide range of subjects, from portraits and still life to architectural and street photography, as well as conceptual pieces, urban exploration, landscapes, and events. The journey began with film photography and darkroom work, and eventually led to include taking photos with a digital camera.

Each photo represents a piece of a puzzle or a component of a journey. The images are a visual diary of thoughts, impressions, and reactions. They reflect an inner world with a hint of a story.  Black and white is her preference for conveying mood and emotion, but sometimes color tells the story best.

In addition to two solo gallery shows in 2022 and 2023, her work has been shown in 45 juried exhibitions since 2012.

website:  peggyreynoldsstudio.com

instagram: @peggyreynoldsstudio

link to online exhibition