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It's my goal as an artist to stretch my medium to it's
extreme rather than working within the confines of
pre-discovered techniques. In the process of working I tend
to mix traditional, as well as my own methodology in
producing a work. Thus creating a very unique form of
photography. It's important to note that I employ
photography as means to an end such as the painter uses oils
and canvas. Light and light sensitive materials are my
tools. I tend to concentrate on the manipulation of light
through the development process rather than focusing on what
I can produce by looking through the viewfinder.
I've always worked photographically and, most recently in a
linear realm. This process has helped me to more easily
deconstruct my thoughts and ideas conceptually. I have an
affinity for social concepts and language Š such as gender,
race and sexuality. Much of this work plays on stereotypes
and the human tendency to judge on another. I use my imagery
as a way to sarcastically chastise this human condition,
often times through strong yet subtle use of imagery and
verbiage. Much of my images are done in silhouette, using
extreme black & white to further impress my point. I've
found that the use of these shades helps to draw on
preconceived notions of what is represented by the lack of
color and the reflection of all color (black-devil,
white-purity), accenting my work further.
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