h'art of spirit

On April 26, 2003 on a dare, the artist experienced an uncontrollable surge of energy in the form of automatic writing. Completely unfamiliar with this experience, but having received professional training as an architect, the writing immediately became a series of frantic sketches and scribbles. Believed to have been psychologically instigated, the architect did nothing but watch as the
pictures soon began to tell a story suggesting a ‘birth’ of something new out of a black void of nothingness.

Christmas trees became ships, ships became animals, animals evoked both Egyptian and Native American forms. Maps were drawn with eyes closed; both of this world and not. Little hearts began appearing at the end of a chain, quickly growing into flower-like forms and much larger hearts. Pencils, pens, crayons, charcoal; any tool within reach was used just to see what would happen next. All forms of media were tested, including papers, tracing paper, cardboard, journals; anything that would hopefully withstand the pressure of the repetitive burnishing of lines and circles.

Still believing these images were only illusions of the mind, all was kept quietly and neatly out of place. One year later, following a long winter’s pause, the architect was presented with yet another dare. “Here, see what you can do with these”, prompted a client, offering a package of fresh acrylics. Slowly amazed at the new depth of color, the channeling continued. Not in a meditative state, but any time, any day. It soon became clear that nothing was clearer; at least, to the architect.

It was during the next six months that the journey into the realm of digital photography began. Suddenly when the array of seemingly random sketches/ paintings were viewed on the computer screen, once hidden images became visible and other worlds became apparent. One form grew out of the next while multiple views were superimposed over each other. A sense of story seemed embedded within each image, existing entirely apart
from the artist.

Angel in America was the first cropped detail that prompted attention. It clearly shows the compassionate face of an angel centrally located within the form of the United States and an image of a blue butterfly positioned
at the northeast.
Morning Gloria and Cinema Verite followed; each with their own unique sense of spirit and interpretive imagery. Aftermath is the only black and white detail image of the collection; an impression of the 911 disaster.

In 2006 the selected images presented here were compiled as First Collection Series One and are offered for your enjoyment, discussion and introduction to a universal language. Remember-not everything can be seen from one angle.

All images by right are the property of the artist and reproduction of all or any part is strictly prohibited by law without written permission from the artist.
© 2003-2007