Willson’s artist statement

“In July of 2012 a fivemonth depression unexpectedly lifted. I was able to wake up in the morning with energy, eager to explore the day.

“I soon began photographing in the early mornings around Fayetteville, New York, my hometown. I walked from my front door most times, and occasionally drove a bit further into the village. I wanted to explore the territory closest at hand.

“Light is a fundamental ingredient for photography. It has also, for centuries, been used as a metaphor for healing and recovery. As a recovering depressive, I wanted to explore the dawn light on a metaphorical level. As an artist, I wanted to record the gorgeous cross-light of the early morning and the rich yellow hue of the direct light.

“I was attracted to humble structures: gas stations, parking lots and ageing commercial buildings. The interplay of the natural world and the built environment is a subject that continues to excite me.”