Emanation Art

Artist's Statement

I work in photomontage because it lets me combine realistic elements into improbable combinations. Individual elements that may seem disparate can be arranged into a new coherent whole, creating a different world out of the reality at hand. It's like bringing back vacation photos of places that didn't exist but I went anyway.

I work intuitively, with a clear or vague idea of what the images mean, singularly or as a whole. Artistically and technically, the process involves moments of inspiration followed by hours of tedium. Often a piece will evolve through changes of plan or serenipitous accidents, gaining elements I hadn't anticipated at first.

I work from self inquiry and observation. I use personal symbols and include individual photos that have particular meaning to me such as pictures of myself and places of personal interest. My work is a reflection of who I am, where I've been and where I hope to go. In drawing from my own life, I may find themes that run through all lives, themes of yearning and mystery, change and curiosity.