In this artwork, I aimed to create an intriguing fusion of abstract and naturalistic elements, resulting in a profound, atmospheric, and textured composition. The dominant form is an ice pattern made by nature in extreme cold temperatures. This form is punctuated by bold patches of yellow and red, injecting dynamic energy into the otherwise muted grayscales and earth tones. I integrated delicate, leafless white aspen trees that intersect the composition vertically, offering contrast. Their fine details suggest a quiet perseverance amid the abstract surroundings.
Art became important to me at an early age with an interest in photography. I graduated in 1983 from the BFA Program in Photography at the Maryland Institute College of Art which introduced him to the work and philosophies of influential artists: Irving Penn’s quality of light; Cartier-Bresson’s composition, use of space, and "the decisive moment”; Pete Turner, who felt that the transparency was not the end product, but just the beginning; and lastly Georgia O’Keeffe’s paintings of flowers and nature were a revelation, inspiring me to look closer at the hidden beauty of the natural world.