Artist’s Statement
In balance and imbalance are like two sides of the same coin. You need one to recognize the other. Together they make up the whole.
Photography is an opportunity for me to observe and discover my relationship with the world around me. I find that it is better if I look closer, to find details that I can recognize as elements of natural design that make up our environment. It also confirms that I am a part of the environment.
The act of creating an image requires engaging emotionally with the subject, to have a connection that is more than superficial. Being aware of your senses and memories can cultivate a better connection.
There are many things that we as humans can agree on as being visually attractive. They meet our expectation of being pleasing to the eye, but they may lack a deeper meaning. Abstract images may not be as forthcoming, but when understood can provide insight into new meanings. But not all images are pleasing to the eye. They may be instructional or reveal a darker truth. Photography can be thought of by some as a Realist view, with a photograph being perceived as an exact rendition of reality, but it is only true if everyone agrees on what it represents. Actually, all images are subjective and intentional. A photograph is an image of an ephemeral moment in time. An idea of what the photographer saw and felt. It’s their reality.
I find that trying to describe an image can be limiting for me. Words sometimes are inadequate to relate feelings and emotions. On the other hand, I find that I need to be able to state what my intentions are about an image I’ve created.
Art is not a fixed thing. It is a statement about your feelings, emotions, and opinions at the time it was created, a statement about who you are. It is a step along the way in your development as an Artist. Art is a lifelong pursuit with no end.
Art is a creation that transcends its medium and presents the artist’s vision.