Life Validated and Unveiled
Solo Exhibition at Manor House Annex Gallery,
Bayard Cutting Arboretum, June 5 - 29, 2025
Solo Exhibition at Manor House Annex Gallery,
Bayard Cutting Arboretum, June 5 - 29, 2025
Organic Reactions
Organic reactions is inspired by the desire to connect my photographic work to being more mindful during any given moment. Enhancing the deep folds and rhythmic crevices captured in my black and white images creates a flow of movement throughout the pieces that invites the viewer and me to hyper-focus on the subject. As Vincent Van Gogh stated, "I believe that one thinks much more soundly if the thoughts arise from direct contact with things, than if one looks at things with the aim of finding this or that in them."
Organic reactions is inspired by the desire to connect my photographic work to being more mindful during any given moment. Enhancing the deep folds and rhythmic crevices captured in my black and white images creates a flow of movement throughout the pieces that invites the viewer and me to hyper-focus on the subject. As Vincent Van Gogh stated, "I believe that one thinks much more soundly if the thoughts arise from direct contact with things, than if one looks at things with the aim of finding this or that in them."
Vegetal Structures
Vegetal structures, plants of every kind, offer a welcome respite from the chaotic pace of everyday life. There is a truth in nature that surfaces on its own. My camera allows me to connect to that truth by unearthing details that may have otherwise been overlooked. I shoot what I am passionate about: texture, form, dark shadows and patterns created by light and dramatic contrast. Enhancing the contour lines and dark values formed by crisp edges juxtaposed against deep recesses creates a sense of dancing delicacy and solid foundation simultaneously and provides the perfect opportunity to fully absorb every fascinating detail unfolding in front of me. Obsessed by architectural form within an organic composition, I hyper focus on the subject to validate my own experience with the intention to inspire a powerful response to emerge for the viewer as well.
Vegetal structures, plants of every kind, offer a welcome respite from the chaotic pace of everyday life. There is a truth in nature that surfaces on its own. My camera allows me to connect to that truth by unearthing details that may have otherwise been overlooked. I shoot what I am passionate about: texture, form, dark shadows and patterns created by light and dramatic contrast. Enhancing the contour lines and dark values formed by crisp edges juxtaposed against deep recesses creates a sense of dancing delicacy and solid foundation simultaneously and provides the perfect opportunity to fully absorb every fascinating detail unfolding in front of me. Obsessed by architectural form within an organic composition, I hyper focus on the subject to validate my own experience with the intention to inspire a powerful response to emerge for the viewer as well.
Conversations Among the Trees and Flowers
Actively conversing with these bold, contrasty photographs of trees and flowers initially takes on the fervor of an unbridled stream of consciousness. I vividly remember each location, the sounds, the light, the feeling of the air. countless conversations, and all are safely stored as muscle memories. Simultaneously, mindfulness kicks in. My brain is flooded with the same calm presence I felt while listening to the conversations. All stress and projections about what should be, has been or will be, vanishes. Conversations Among the Trees is a visual validation of these inner dialogues shared with the intention that viewers may find or rekindle their own sanctuary.
Actively conversing with these bold, contrasty photographs of trees and flowers initially takes on the fervor of an unbridled stream of consciousness. I vividly remember each location, the sounds, the light, the feeling of the air. countless conversations, and all are safely stored as muscle memories. Simultaneously, mindfulness kicks in. My brain is flooded with the same calm presence I felt while listening to the conversations. All stress and projections about what should be, has been or will be, vanishes. Conversations Among the Trees is a visual validation of these inner dialogues shared with the intention that viewers may find or rekindle their own sanctuary.
Manor House Interior
While visiting the Manor House, I was captivated by the rich contrasts in the beautiful wood tones that define the interior spaces beautifully illuminated by light that embraces an old-world ambience. The psychological effect of dramatically changing perspectives was one of inhabiting a space with a powerful presence that simultaneously transported me back in time.
While visiting the Manor House, I was captivated by the rich contrasts in the beautiful wood tones that define the interior spaces beautifully illuminated by light that embraces an old-world ambience. The psychological effect of dramatically changing perspectives was one of inhabiting a space with a powerful presence that simultaneously transported me back in time.
Installation Photos
The Bayard Cutting Arboretum, originally the estate of William Bayard Cutting and Olivia Murray Cutting know as Westbrook, was donated to New York State by the Cuttings in 1936. It is an outstanding example of the scenic private properties developed along the South Shore of Long Island in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973 as a historic district.
The Manor House Annex Gallery at Bayard Cutting Arboretum is comprised of three rooms and an adjoining corridor within the historic Manor House where art exhibitions are held. The Arboretum is a year-round destination for arts, culture and horticulture.
Location
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
440 Montauk Highway
Great River, NY 11739
The Bayard Cutting Arboretum, originally the estate of William Bayard Cutting and Olivia Murray Cutting know as Westbrook, was donated to New York State by the Cuttings in 1936. It is an outstanding example of the scenic private properties developed along the South Shore of Long Island in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973 as a historic district.
The Manor House Annex Gallery at Bayard Cutting Arboretum is comprised of three rooms and an adjoining corridor within the historic Manor House where art exhibitions are held. The Arboretum is a year-round destination for arts, culture and horticulture.
Location
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
440 Montauk Highway
Great River, NY 11739
