BOUNDARIES REIMAGINED

Obviously, this collection of images is a lot different than my usual quiet moment photography. It definitely holds with finding mystery in the mundane, though. When the world closed in 2020, “travel and landscape photography” became a bad business model. Distances became measured in steps, not kilometres. My boundaries were closing in, but my art still needed to take flight. While trying to get some fresh air during those months of shutdowns, I couldn’t help but watch the gardens growing in my local ‘hood. Those dark days were brightened by Mother Nature’s feisty floral displays, and that’s how this all started. I started experimenting with photo abstraction when I was introduced to intentional camera movement (ICM). As I began experimenting with ICM, it changed my relationship to my landscapes. Marrying the influences of women like Georgia O’Keeffe and Judy Chicago to the concept of hard edged abstractionists like Hilma af Klint and Rita Letendre, I played with the images by digitally manipulating various elements (nope, not AI; all of these have been done by moi). These organic inspirations were ultimately distilled down, abstracted into their basic elements of colours and shapes. The name of each piece indicates the source of my inspiration. For those who were overwhelmed by the silence of the pandemic isolation, these bold and vibrant images keep the silence at bay, and fill your heart and mind with a playful and joyous exuberance.

An interesting side note: these abstracts translate brilliantly to other design platforms. For instance: want a one of a kind custom leather handbag? Are you a clothing designer, looking to add some zing to your turned cuffs or coat lining? Want to incorporate come Canadian art into a custom window covering or wallpaper? Think outside the box; reimagine the boundaries! Connect with me to collaborate on a special project.