Matthew J. George
by my peers and contemporaries in the Fine Arts although I find myself somewhere outside of that label, seeing it as somewhat egotistical. Having been a self-taught Naturalist and Artist throughout my childhood and continuing through 6 years of Fine Arts college and afterward, my role as an Artist has become that
of the witness, bohemian and environmentalist, giving me a
deeper understanding as to the "nature" of Art and Photography, it's veracity, importance and deeper spiritual significance in all of our lives. Photography has become a journey of self discovery
and an open door to the sacred natural world and the complex interdependence we share with Nature. My Photography makes
me explore, it challenges me to learn more about my subjects
and their relation to our lives and well being, mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
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This has caused a deep sensitivity
and awareness in my life, awakening a child-like innocence and wonder. I feel Art is an integral element in life, a must for spiritual
as well as emotional growth, the best way to communicate what cannot often be put into words.
I have been making images for nearly 35 years of various
ecosystems and their flora and fauna, but more importantly of
life at that moment the shutter opens and freezes time for a
while. I have always viewed photography and Art as a tool used
to unravel the forgotten knowledge of our ancestors, a way to
express the constant yearning amongst most of us for knowledge
and understanding of the natural world, it's peace, wonders and inherit divinity."