Having spent my entire life actively involved in the endeavor of farming, I am acutely aware of the often tenuous connection between man and his environment. I've always been fascinated by the lengths to which we'll go in order to dominate and control nature – often with detrimental effects. Requiem II is my commentary on this relationship.
While I believe in the importance of visual stimulation, it is also my goal to inspire an active dialogue between the viewer and the piece. To this end, I have abandoned the cultural practice of passive entertainment and have instead chosen to allow the viewer to draw his/her own conclusions as to the inspiration and nature of my work.
Artist's Comments
While I believe in the importance of visual stimulation, it is also my goal to inspire an active dialogue between the viewer and the piece. To this end, I have abandoned the cultural practice of passive entertainment and have instead chosen to allow the viewer to draw his/her own conclusions as to the inspiration and nature of my work.