Traces of Impermanence

Traces of Impermanence explores the transient power in both nature and the human body through photographs that examine the cycles of growth, decay, and renewal, reflecting the rhythms that govern all living things. Along with Shaw’s own written reflections on aging, Traces of Impermanence contains essays by esteemed art critic Lucy Lippard and writer and activist Terry Tempest Williams.

Traces of Impermanence will be published in 2026 by MW Editions, a leading publisher of fine art and photography books. The publication features my photographs, peresonal writing, and contributions from renowned writers Lucy Lippard and Terry Tempest Williams.