One of a Kind 255b, 28″x60″, C-print, 2013
It is my intention to present the landscape as beauty itself, without reference to man and industry. The adjective “catastrophic” is sometimes connected to my work because the question is asked, “what happened to the people?” Though any work I’ve made could be a place here on earth, I think of these panoramas as existing millions of years ago, today, or millions of years in the future. It has been suggested that the landscapes could be from another planet. The Hudson River School is most often associated with my work because of the idyllic quality and color of the vistas. A lot has been written about my work but my most favorite line was written by Kit White, “There were mountains, sunsets and ocean shores before there were eyes to see them.”
What makes these dioramas unusual is that they are created in a 200 gallon tank filled with water. Though I sometimes build a scene in front of and behind the tank, most of the “action” takes place in the tank with paint injected into the water for cloud formations. I use whatever materials I can find on the street, in stores and on the internet that might add to a perception of reality that is not quite what it seems.
One of a Kind 233, 32″42″, C-print, 2013
Among the “Landscapes” series there are some really moody and inspiring staged set images. Congratulations for all the hard work and imagination.
I am in love with this. Buying one of your works now is one point on my life’s bucket list.
Didn’t know the forum rules allowed such brinlialt posts.
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I like this!! I don’t have a 200 gallon but have a 125 gallon, 72″ about how much $$??
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Excellent blog! Do you have any tips and hints for aspiring writers?
I’m hoping to start my own website soon but I’m a little lost on everything.
Would you propose starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many options out there that I’m totally overwhelmed ..
Any ideas? Many thanks!
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There are tools which automate this time consuming process.Visitors can flood your website in no time, just type in google for:
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