Wapiti
Ever and Nevermore
peace that had
slipped away, and its
minimalism forced
me to reconnect
with myself and
nature. I sensed
the strength and
perseverance in what
can be a desolate and
lonely environment.
My images portray
solitary strength and
serenity in a world
that continues to
race by us. For the
first time in years,
I was the only one
behind my camera;
the solitude and
peace had silenced
the
ever-present
nagging
thought,
“Will it sell?”
Ellie
I took this experience
and knowledge home with me and started focusing on what really matters to me. I took the time to
pause, breathe and feel as I had in Mojave, and found that what I really loved more than anything
was bringing a voice to the voiceless. Whether it was images of the environment or images of animals,
I knew I wanted to be an advocate for them. I believe if a person has a positive connection with
something, they will have a vested emotional interest and want to protect it.
With my latest collection, Breath.Spirit.Life., I have found myself following that same thought
process. Through bold, minimalistic images of animals that portray solitary strength, it is my goal
to foster that connection between my subject and the viewer. I want people to look into the eyes
of these innocent beings and feel something
profound; something that awakens their
compassion for other living things. As A.D.
Williams stated, “When I look into the eyes
of an animal, I do not see an animal. I see a
living being. I see a friend. I see a soul.” With
my original art, I hope that viewers will see
more than a stranger, more than a nuisance,
more than a commodity. I try and capture
the grace, the spirit and the personality of
each animal I have had the honor of meeting.
I hope I do them justice!
New Mexico True
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