Cracks in the sidewalk, vintage black and white photographs, distressed floral patterned wallpaper. I am greatly inspired by elements of daily life that are generally overlooked. I attempt to find beauty in ordinary places like crystals inside of a geode. I have an innate desire to hunt for what is hidden, and discover beauty in what is considered dull. My photographs are the evidence of my daily discoveries. However, there is a harsh tone to my work that cannot be ignored. In order to see the inside of the rock, it must be shattered open. My work can appear sharp, especially when utilizing the camera as a tool of investigation. I meticulously seek the mysteries that dwell inside the designs created by nature and culture. I define design as the physical placement of figures within a setting. As a photographer, I take advantage of this ambiguity and focus on what I feel is conceptually valid as well as visually appealing. I find a balance between introducing the mystery and revealing a message. I strive to establish a connection with the viewer to inspire a greater interest in cultures beyond our own. Elements of design that exist in terms of decoration, fashion and even nature, can be highly representational. I exhibit my anthropological studies and establish representations through my photographs to highlight beauty formed by simplicity.
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