Being more of a conceptual artist than photographer, I feel that it is important to set up situations (images) that give the viewer a say in the story they conceive. I try to give a hint of a direction with the title, but leave interpretation to others. I do have personal meaning behind my work but would rather not foist it upon the viewer.
I don’t set out to make a specific image; rather, I choose physical elements and locations that I feel have a curious affinity for one another. I then, purposefully, place these elements together in ephemeral assemblages. My goal is to cultivate unexpected visual references with the potential to surprise. I photograph these set ups, then, using my computer, I layer, alter and manipulate the raw photos as I search for the new images within.
Working digitally with my computer allows me to see in new ways; it affords me the opportunity of being surprised and inspired by the unexpected outcome.
In this series, I bring together images I created to evoke animated beings; made up life forms with personality.
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