Artist statement

The images I have created have passed through many stages of development to obtain various depths of diversity. These have been rooted deep in the mind and soul, and are waiting further development.

After deep reflection, I sat alone with my thoughts and ideas. Images are now ready to leave the catacombs of the mind. Ideas develop, involving the process of change by removing parts of the photograph by cutting, washing out and removing the surface. After this, simple reconstruction takes place by adding and juxtaposing other photographic extracts. The work undergoes further experimentation and manipulation looking at fragmented surfaces, texture, dislocated shapes, shadows, angles of light and decay.

The creative impulse goes in search of the unthinkable. Ideas and thoughts converge. At the same time this work transcends any limitations that I may have had concerning the photographic image. This gives an abstract clarity which also makes room for individual interpretation. The work also develops a spontaneous strength without any restraint. Every step is a new adventure incurring the unexpected and creating some conceptual challenges. This became a turning point within my work, opening up invisible doors and stepping stones to new complexities as the mind wanders and moves into new areas. I gaze into my soul and feel a surging struggle with unforeseen elements overflowing as the work evolves. I know the path that I want to take, other pathways remain unexplored and await my intervention.