Artist Statement
Photography has the
ability to capture our past, to transport us into our nostalgia. My collection
of images is dedicated to our memories that can be triggered by objects. These
are items that once were a part of our daily lives and have been disregarded,
usually in a field to rust and decay. Over time they transformed from
utilitarian objects to pieces of art. The mineral streaks of rust flowing down
the side of a truck where the paint is peeling, can create unique color
variations. As these objects sit out in the field they settle into the earth. Grass
and trees grow up in and around them, making them part of the earth and part of
the scenery. They are transformed into sculptures that change with time. Occasionally,
we stop and see them for their original utilitarian use. In that moment we are transported
back in time. Our nostalgia with our past makes these items more than just objects;
they become sculptures that we are emotionally attached to.
Photography has the
ability to capture our past, to transport us into our nostalgia. My collection
of images is dedicated to our memories that can be triggered by objects. These
are items that once were a part of our daily lives and have been disregarded,
usually in a field to rust and decay. Over time they transformed from
utilitarian objects to pieces of art. The mineral streaks of rust flowing down
the side of a truck where the paint is peeling, can create unique color
variations. As these objects sit out in the field they settle into the earth. Grass
and trees grow up in and around them, making them part of the earth and part of
the scenery. They are transformed into sculptures that change with time. Occasionally,
we stop and see them for their original utilitarian use. In that moment we are transported
back in time. Our nostalgia with our past makes these items more than just objects;
they become sculptures that we are emotionally attached to.
