5 Journeys: Visions of a Greater Whole
Mirror symmetry as an aesthetic principle challenges our most fundamental ways of seeing. By creating a central focal point within a symmetrically patterned field, vision naturally spreads outward from the center point, or central axis, to the periphery as the fullness of the image is taken in. At least initially, no single element of the composition competes for attention. Visually there is an evenness, a balance, a flow. The conditioned tendency to read from left to right, up to down, all in linear progression -begins to lose its hold. We literally begin to ‘see’ differently.
There are occurrences of light that reveal otherwise hidden or unnoticed patterns of energy in our environment. With a sensitivity to subtle shifts in light and pattern I shoot a single photograph. From that single photo I compose a larger unified field comprised of the initial image duplicated four times. Aligning the edges of the photograph in mirror symmetry against itself, the original image seamlessly disappears into a larger whole. The final composition remains faithful to the visual accuracy of the original photograph, yet a more coherent and dynamic visual experience emerges.
Drawing Energy
This series of drawings is all about the freehand play of mind, energy, and rhythm. I appreciate the practice of freehand drawing for the quality of contemplation and focus it provides. In these graphite on paper drawings, artist and pencil become a singular conduit for subtle energies to manifest visually. From a still mind, the invisible becomes visible.
Duets
In photography, something is captured. In drawing & painting, something is generated. With each speaking its own truth, interesting conversation is possible. These images are created from a synthesis of freehand drawing (graphite on paper), photography, and digital painting.
Volcano Dreaming
This series of images was created during a recent stay on the island of Bali, Indonesia.