The relationship between humankind, nature and time is a source of inspiration for my photographic work. Many of these images are taken from my travels through rural America. They portray the physical traces of our existence transformed in unique ways by the passage of time. From small farms to abandoned factories, from places of worship to decaying institutions, from empty playgrounds to long neglected cemeteries; these are the surviving relics of past lives.
Over time, objects in our environment are reshaped by nature's elements in subtle, unexpected and often extraordinary ways. Whether a derelict automobile, crumbling gravestone or dilapidated farm house; these subjects are the symbols of both resilience and fragility in an ever changing world. Subjects from the past can evoke a range of emotions, thoughts and memories, causing one to reflect on the meaning, as well as the fleetingness of life. Time and change can alter our perception of the familiar, opening our minds to the unseen and unknown. New interpretations of old ideas are formed. Objects once abandoned by humankind have the potential to give us insight into our past as well as to our future.
Capturing the change that occurs in nature through abstract images has been on ongoing project. Nothing in nature is repeated. From season to season, from moment to moment, nature is visually evolving. Forms, shapes and textures are redefined by time and the elements. The natural environment is a visual gallery, from eroded sandstone sculpted by time to a sudden rainstorm over the desert; there is a connection that humans have with nature, an interdependence that can elicit a range of emotions. Photography has become an indispensable tool for my personal exploration of our relationship with nature.
