“Outside In” Series
As a photographer, I’m more like an illustrator in that I create visual representations of ideas. I begin each series by drawing inspiration from the everyday world around me. I come up with a concept and then I create sketches for the ideas that I wish to envision using my imagination. These constructed photographs are composites made by juxtaposing images. The final images are created using digital imaging tools. The images are performative in that they are photographs of constructions and set ups, both inside as well as outside. My work is conceptual and subjective. These private tableau explore the intrusion of the outside into the inside. I have always loved working in photography for its veracity by creating work that looks real and ‘normal’ but that is odd and quirky. I transform the ordinary to create surreal, subtle, and poetic images that cause the viewer to do a double take. I am interested in nature, surrealism, and classic street photography. All of my work has always had surreal elements through the use of odd and unexpected imagery, mimicry, juxtaposition, camouflage, and transformation. The surrealist created their art to get people to look at life in new and unique ways.
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