Stone Barn
All things prehending
Particular moment
Process of becoming
Events may be the basic building blocks of reality.
“Art is the expression of the human spirit in the concrete terms of the world of the senses.” – Alfred North Whitehead
Tidal Flow Patterns
Accessing the pure
Duration of reality
As it is
The direct and immediate apprehension of reality does not rely on reason or analysis.
“Art is not an imitation of reality, but a creation of reality. The artist does not simply copy what he sees, but rather he reveals the hidden essence of reality. He does this by presenting us with images that are constantly changing and evolving. These images are not static, but rather they are dynamic and alive.” – Henri Bergson
Expressive Abstract
Something lurking
Sense of tension
Disrupts the order
Life is unpredictable and there are always things that are beyond control.
“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.” – Søren Kierkegaard
Darkness and Mystery
Familiar object
Unfamiliar setting
Place in the world
From a transcendentalist perspective, creative effort acknowledges the role of the mind in shaping our perceptions and experiences.
“The world is a mystery, and the more we learn about it, the more mysterious it becomes. But this mystery is not something to be feared. It is a source of wonder and awe. It is what makes life so interesting and challenging.” – Paul Carus
Unmediated
Always directed
Towards something
Rich tapestry
The negative black and white contrast creates a sense of abstraction, emphasizing overall form and composition of integrated individual elements.
“The forest is a place where we can experience the world in its pure essence. It is a place where we can see the world as it is, without any human interference. The forest is a place where we can experience the world as it is in itself.” – Edmund Husserl
Food Lion
Package abundance
Modern world desire
Value proposition
Processed foods and sugary drinks that value convenience and hedonism dominate.
“The more we consume, the less we are.” – Pierre Charron
Underway
Ferry vessel
Upper deck
Expansive vantage
This is the enclosed passenger area above the main ship deck of the free Jamestown-Scotland Ferry. I was the only person that ventured up to investigate the configuration.
“Ferry me across the water, Do, boatman, do.” – Christina Rossetti
Place of Transformation
Recurring symbol
Boundaries reinforced
Individual consciousness
The artist is constantly confronted with their own limitations.
“The fountain is the place where life and death meet, where the visible and the invisible are united. It is a place of transformation, where the individual can be reborn into a new state of being.” ― Maurice Blanchot
Anxiety of Choice
Push buttons
Post modern world
Pre-determined options
We are all trapped in our own little bubbles, choosing from the same limited set of options.
“Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.” – Søren Kierkegaard
Transience
Surface immediacy
Without mediation
Impermanence manifestation
The worn paint is a meeting place between the past and the future constantly unfolding.
“The surface is the place where the world becomes manifest.” – Mikel Dufrenne