Artist Statement

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I am a photographer who explores the poetry of photographic portraits.

 

My practice is concerned with the way in which one’s identity is in a constant state of flux, of evolution, and change. At the same time, I am interested in the way in which the unconscious and its hidden forces exercise a power of control over the self.

 

I use juxtaposition and manipulation of both found and digitally altered images to reveal hidden textures and forms that evoke inner landscapes and states of consciousness in which the boundaries of identity are fluid.

 

I am interested in the practice of portraiture and see it as shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. I use a variety of materials to cover up, distort, and dissimulate the face and its assumed reference to a stable identity.

 

The way in which time influences one’s sense of identity is also a central concern of mine. I use photography as a means to both freeze, store, and animate the subconscious. Ambiguity is central to my work because it implies a sense of astonishment and disorientation.

 

I find human beings fascinating, not only because of their prosaic, trivial nature but also because of their inner and hidden metaphysical existence.