Icarus Also Flew

photography as collective worship

From that moment onwards, our loathsome society rushed, like Narcissus, to contemplate its trivial image on a metallic plate. A form of lunacy, an extraordinary fanaticism took hold of these new sun-worshippers. - Charles Baudelaire

on wealth

"There is no Wealth but Life" John Ruskin

Mythologies

the first image, and the launching point in a new series I'm working on - tentatively titled Mythologies.

Ruskin on seeing

The greatest thing a human soul ever does in this world is to SEE something, and tell what it SAW in a plain way... To see clearly is poetry, prophecy, and religion, all in one. - John Ruskin

Psyche by Connie Miller

My friend and colleague Connie Miller has embarked on an ambitious and fascinating month-long art-making marathon. She has produced some remarkable work so far and it is well worth careful contemplation. However, on day 23 she produced three images titled Psyche which you must see. Check them out here and then go on to view the rest of her month long journey.  

on the origins of projects

 "A project, whether photographic or not, begins with placing good faith in the unknown." 

-Manjari Sharma

I recommend viewing her poignant project: "The Shower Series."

  

flying in Mississippi

Nancy and I recently attended the Rebirth workshops. It's a small artist retreat held in rural Mississippi aimed at cultivating artistic inspiration and renewal. In the coming weeks I will be posting more work I made during that time, but I'll start with this image - proof that sometimes my themes follow me no matter how unlikely they may be.