Living in a culture where technology has become a staple in many aspects of life, it is no surprise that the art of photography has driven away from film and is steering toward digital imaging. It is a wonder the things we can do with the resources offered to us today. Being an artist influenced by all aspects of photography, I believe it is important to not only respect and practice the art of film, but to also appreciate the advances of our times by testing the waters in the digital world.
Through the art of photography, I enjoy creating images that deal with my own personal style of abstraction, thinking of art as being the projection of the thoughts in my mind. I find the process within the creation of an image to be the most important characteristic of the outcome of the work. That being said, I find my art to be most successful when I begin with an idea, start shooting, and then follow my instincts in order to determine where to go next.
This particular process adheres to my most current work, where the importance of the art lies in finding order within a seemingly disordered image. By using one single photograph, four images can be created through ordered orientations, resulting in a redefinition of the subject matter. From this, intricate patterns arise and aesthetic symmetry is accomplished due to the arrangement of the image. The purpose of this process is to convey two ideas: the first being that the subject can translate into different behaviors while still maintaining its original qualities; the second being that there are different aspects to every one thing. Upon experiencing these images, I hope for the viewer to embrace the idea that from one object can come differently redefined objects, full of excitement and exploration for the eye’s mind.
