Observation of small gestures like the rich texture of skin, body language & gaze reveal universally human aspects of each person.
Whether it is a quiet self-confidence or a trace of vulnerability, it is these individual nuances that deserve to be highlighted and revered.
The earth is a natural unit with a common history that connects us. It is a testament to sustained hope, and a repository of collective memory.
Through the ages, it has offered an expanse of experience and exploration, with its vast open spaces signifying freedom, and wildernesses offering a place to be reclaimed & redeemed.
Pneuma Terra (Breath of the Earth) is a series of aerial landscapes focussed on the organic forms and delicate fractal geometry inherently found in nature and mirrored within the human body.
It is with the Earth that the body finds balance, a symbiotic relationship undergoing constant transformation & transfiguration.
While the world was in lock down due to an unseen and little understood adversary, the concept behind "MICROCOSMUS" was born.
The project began as a meditation on where humans fit into the bigger picture of life & experience.
Throughout the ages, humans have maintained a level of fear for the ill perceived. Though modern science has been able to bridge the imagined horizon between the perceptible & imperceptible, further exploration has often been left to the arts.
By harnessing the help of microbes to create otherworldly imagery, this pandemic inspired body of work endeavors to highlight nature's relationship between composition & decomposition, vastness & intimacy while leaving room for interpretation and personal reflection.
Gracefully capturing the serene and timeless essence of flowers. Through deep reverence and observation, this series reveals the intricate interplay of light, delicate textures, and the elegant contours of botanical splendor. It invites the viewer into a tranquil world where each bloom tells a story of peaceful beauty.
Just North of New York City lay many communities that once offered vital reprieve to the oppressive city sounds, sights, and summer heat. They provided a life in nature & activities that city life could not provide.
Over time, these communities became less desirable to live in or even visit, and though these places were once filled with such joy & life, became time capsules of a bygone era.
Forsaken Places is a poetic observation of the traces of human life in these spaces touched by time.
Every collaborative endeavor is approached with a mastery of lighting techniques and an insightful appreciation for the unique characteristics of each space.
This methodical approach facilitates a refined portrayal, adeptly accentuating the personality and ambiance of each interior, while delicately unveiling its subtle, more nuanced details.
