an·i·mism /ˈanəˌmizəm/noun
1.the attribution of a soul to plants, inanimate objects, and natural phenomena.
2. the belief in a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe.
"a village steeped in ancient animism and rituals"
There is a movement among the First People to return many of the indigenous names to places like this, Ti'Swaq' means the sky wiper. I support this and other indigenous peoples movements across the planet.
This work is about a respect for self and nature. It is made from original photography and encaustic painting techniques. Each piece is a one of a kind.
In the series Elementals (2017), I explore imagined human forms in the natural world. These digital composites combine two layers of imagery: close-up views of organic patterns and surfaces with details of carved headstones from cemeteries.
Liber Lux is a collection of light podiums, each displaying a resin book. Each book represents the consolidation and dissemination of knowledge. This knowledge is my own curiosity and observation of the world around me put forth in a visual fashion. The podiums are meant to put the viewer in the position of power and understanding, similar to an oral presentation or lecture. The knowledge contained in books is only revealed when it interacts with the mind of the reader, or viewer.
