My Artist Statement
The common phrase “think outside the box” misses the point—if a box exists, imagination remains confined. It is more likely that box actually represents the limits of your ability – the more you learn the bigger the box.
As a photographic artist, I push the boundaries of reality and imagination by fusing multiple images and elements into a single, cohesive work using the camera as my tool. I believe that combining disparate visual elements isn’t merely a technical exercise; it’s a powerful way to tell a story and communicate complex ideas.
Inspired by masters like Caravaggio and Vermeer, whose use of light in their work directs the viewer’s focus, and by Dali’s inspiration that if you can imagine it, you can create it, I strive to craft dreamlike, surreal works. My work explores the intersections between the familiar and the strange, merging elements from different times and places into unexpected compositions that only exist inside my mind. This fusion challenges conventional views of reality and fantasy, inviting you to step into a magical space that is my theatre of art, where anything is possible.
My goal is to create images that go beyond aesthetic appeal—they evoke deep emotional responses and transport viewers to entirely new realms. I design series of themed images that usher you into the sacred arena of my imagination, encouraging you to envision a world where time and space blur and creative possibilities abound. By challenging the ordinary, I inspire others to explore new ideas and see the world in innovative, unexpected ways.
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Flux Review TV - Live broadcasts on YouTube - Thursday nights at 7pm
Hugely honoured to be a guest on the Glyn Dewis Live Broadcast. I first started in Photoshop at one of Glyn’s tutorial days and have never looked back!
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