Fiona: Joy Unleashed

Fiona: Joy Unleashed was a solo dog photography exhibition by Lesley Ames, held at RAYGUN in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood from September 11 to October 7, 2024. The show featured large-format beach portraits of Fiona, a spirited dog captured in moments of pure motion and joy.

Radiant with light and emotion, each image showcased Fiona racing across the sand and leaping through waves—celebrating presence, play, and the emotional bond between dogs and people.

More than a pet photography show, Fiona: Joy Unleashed explored the transformative power of joy through art and reminded viewers of life’s simplest, most meaningful pleasures.