Susan Meyer, Art in Public Places

Saratoga Springs Public Library

49 Henry St, Saratoga Springs, NY

September 2nd-29th, 2025

Artist Statement 

Living beside the Hudson River is like having a front-row seat to a stage in continuous flux—reflecting the sky, the seasons, and the surprises of each new day. You never know what you’ll see when you sit on the bank or set out in a kayak. For me, the river is not just a muse but a wise and steady teacher.

Each photograph in this collection carries a story of a moment that stopped me in my tracks or revealed something in a new way. These are the images that inspired many of the stories in my book, River Time: Mindful Reflections from the Upper Hudson (available this fall).

When the surface of the water is tranquil, it clearly reflects everything around it. Yet reflection happens not only on the water’s surface but also through encounters with life along the river. A great blue heron, a patch of water lilies, or a fleeting sunrise can become a mirror, showing something about ourselves or life. You might pass by the same tree, flower, or bird countless times, and then suddenly, one day it captivates you. Perhaps it is illuminated just right, carries a message, or allows a rare closeness. Such moments feel like pure grace.

This exhibition is a gathering of those moments, an invitation into a story of awareness, connection, impermanence, resilience, gratitude, and awe. For me, photography is a form of meditation, offering exquisite openings to the luminosity that is our essential nature.

Explore more at SusanTaraMeyer.com.