Over the past four decades, Fern Helfand’s photo-based practice has explored and commented on contemporary culture and the environment, both natural and human-made. Moving beyond the conventions of documentary photography, she creates carefully constructed and often believable visual combinations that deepen our understanding of a place, experience or event. Throughout her career, Helfand has continually expanded her approach to image-making, most recently incorporating moving imagery and ceramic sculpture. These evolving forms allow her to explore complex ideas and offer increasingly layered perspectives on the world around us.