About
Willard Pate is a Professor of English at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Specializing in Southern literature, he teaches and researches works by authors like Faulkner, O'Connor, Welty, and Walker. His upbringing in small-town Georgia deeply influences his literary focus. Beyond academia, Pate is a renowned photographer, shooting exclusively in black and white. His work has been exhibited nationally/internationally and is featured in permanent collections at Furman University, Hartsfield Jackson Airport, and MOCA Georgia.
- Education: Ph.D. (Emory University), M.A. (Vanderbilt University), B.A. (Emory University)
His photography explores human/animal relationships through travels to Cuba, Sicily, Argentina, Peru, and Brazil. Key works include the 2015 book With Animals, which received acclaim and a solo exhibition at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (2016-17). His 2017 interview in LEICA FOTOGRAFIE INTERNATIONAL highlights his interdisciplinary approach.
- Awards: Julia Margaret Cameron Finalist (2016), MOCA Permanent Collection (2017), Barcelona Gala Participation (2019)
Pate’s photography merges art with academic rigor, often blending Southern cultural themes with global perspectives. He regularly collaborates with mentors like Ernesto Bazan and Craig Stevens, emphasizing archival-quality prints and fine art techniques.
