Artist Bio

A native of Charlotte, NC, DeMeritt is a self-taught photographer and videographer who has worked at her craft for over 35 years. She has participated in numerous solo and invitational exhibitions across the country and internationally. Her work is included in many museum and corporate and private collections, including the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, DC; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA; Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, NC; Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte, NC and the Bank of America collection.

Artist Statement

I believe, as many artists do, that I’m driven to create, often without a clear understanding of why or what the work is “about” until after the fact. The surprises keep me going. I’m always seeking answers to unasked questions and my artwork is an attempt to engage others in the conversation. In the end, the work is the statement. It must stand or fall on its own.

Mexico: Impressions of an Ancient Culture

Mexico’s siren song often calls to me, which has led me to take multiple trips to this truly beautiful country. Visually, Mexico has much to offer: the colonial architecture of Oaxaca, Guanajuato, and Puebla, the hustle and bustle of grand Mexico City, the ancient ruins that dot the countryside, all of the tiny villages in between, and the landscape itself, with its mountains, jungles, oceans, and deserts. But at the heart of my love of Mexico is it people—their holidays and customs, their mix of contemporary and ancient beliefs, and their warm and welcoming nature. This series of Diana and medium format images attempts to record my impressions of this magical part of the world.