Mythos
Artist Statement
Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things, which escape those who dream only by night. ~ Edgar Allan Poe
My intent is to capture a world that’s been subverted by intellect. As children, we are acutely aware of the moments and experiences that shape our understanding of our lives and events. That view of the world, however, becomes polluted by culture and society as we age. Those extremes blend reality and fantasy that, as adults, we tend to visit only in our dreams.
My Mythos series depicts the early moments in an experience and then illustrates the steps that allow us to see beyond the surface, where flashes of stillness, anxiety, wonder and mystery present themselves through familiar and invented allegories. Those dreamlike fabrications bestow the dichotomies of good vs. evil, fantasy vs. reality, awake vs. dreaming — and the axis that connects them all.
Process & Presentation
Process is as important to my work as the work itself. After a Mythos image has been concluded, I use a transfer technique that enhances the quality of the work. The final imagery is uniquely presented on wood panels instead of being matted and framed, and covered with a UV gloss varnish instead of glass. The imagery is shown in its raw state much like a painting. Photography to me is really a form of painting, and this process allows the viewer to see the artist’s hand in the work instead of an untouchable flawless print trapped in glass and metal.