DEC 2025 / Featured Artist: Jenn Grasso-Moise

DEC 2025 / Featured Artist: Jenn Grasso-Moise

On View December 2 – 30, 2025 / ATTEND THE RECEPTION: SUNDAY, DEC 14, 2025 / 2-4pm

I am a nature photographer and lifelong admirer of the natural world, the salt of the sea, the stillness of dawn, the green of the trees, the ever-changing colors of the sky, and the sacred beauty of our wildlife. I am endlessly drawn to the captivating rhythms of the Earth; vibrant sunsets, mesmerizing moonrises, crashing ocean waves, and quiet presence of wild creatures. These fleeting moments rich in color, texture, light, emotion, and place are what I love to capture through my lens.

Photography is my language, a visual storytelling tool through which I share the quiet miracles I encounter. My work reflects serenity and strength, wonder and stillness. An invitation to slow down, be present, and reconnect with the world around us. Each image is both a reflection and an offering: a quiet moment preserved, as well as a feeling shared.

Raised on the South Shore of Long Island, my coastal roots run deep. Childhood summers were spent in my grandparents’ bungalow relaxing when we were not boating, clamming, fishing, or sitting by the fire under star-filled skies. That early connection to water and land continues to shape my life today, grounded in a lifestyle deeply tied to the rhythms of the Great South Bay.

Nature remains my muse, my grounding force, and the place I return to for spiritual balance and creative inspiration. I stay connected to my soul spirit through photography walks, camping trips, jet skiing soaking up the sun, and embracing the stillness of a pristine white winter wonderland. No matter the season or the setting, nature is where I feel most alive and at peace.

My love for the natural world is matched by my passion for travel. From sun-drenched shores, and dramatic cliff sides to lush green landscapes, each journey deepens my sense of wonder and appreciation for the beauty of the world. As I stand in lands where the spirits of ancestors' whisper through the wind and the earth, I feel called to walk with reverence in their space. Every place holds its own unique energy and story, and through my lens, I strive to honor that essence capturing not just the visual beauty, but the emotional resonance of each moment. My work is a way of listening and responding, both to the gentleness of nature and the power of its presence.

As an artist, educator, and advocate for the visual arts, I am passionate about inspiring others to see and feel the world around them not just as a beautiful backdrop, but as something sacred. I encourage close observation, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us. Nature is not only to be admired, but also to be protected, preserved, explored, appreciated, and celebrated. I believe that when we truly see the grace and fragility in the world, we begin to care for it more deeply.

What brings me the greatest joy in sharing my vision is when someone connects with an image not just for its aesthetic value, but for what it evokes: a feeling, a memory, a moment in time. It is that emotional connection when someone sees a piece of their own story, a place they have traveled to, or a memory they have held that makes sharing my photography truly meaningful. I love hearing those personal reflections, and I am continually inspired by the way others experience and interpret my work. It is in those shared moments that my passion for photography feels most alive.

 




 

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