.artist statement.

i am the elements.

the science of life

the knowledge of life

the intertwining

the connection

the imbalance

the balance

the ebb

and flow

we are all made of the same

ether

air

fire

water

earth

the commonality of uncertainty

the rhythms

the cycles

we are all connected

intertwined

we are the elements.

My work explores the profound interconnectedness of nature, humanity, and the rhythms of life, inspired by the ancient Indian principles of Ayurveda and Yoga. Rooted in the five elements—ether, air, fire, water, and earth—I delve into the balance and imbalance that shape our existence, both within and around us. Solar and Lunar. Masculine and Feminine. Yin and Yang. Ether and Earth.

I am drawn to the cycles of life, emotions, and choices, and how they mirror the constant push and pull of nature's flow. My practice examines how we, as humans, are not separate from nature but are intrinsic to its rhythms and cycles. Through my art, I explore the contrasts we face—uncertainty and certainty, fullness and emptiness, balance and imbalance—and the decisions that define our journey toward peace, joy, or dis-ease.

The materials and processes I use embody the elements themselves: earth is present in the silver and photographic materials, water in the chemistry of development, fire in the manipulation of light, and ether and air in the creative space where ideas manifest. These techniques embrace the uncontrollable, the unexpected, and the imperfect—echoing the uncertainty of life and its inherent magic.

Through historical photographic processes with a contemporary twist, I create imagery that blurs the boundaries between clarity and ambiguity, inviting viewers to reflect on the dichotomies within themselves and the world. These works evoke questions rather than answers, urging stillness, provoking possible discomfort, and contemplation of what we feel, the choices we make, their consequences, the repetitive cycles we engage in and their connection to nature's power and delicate balance.

At its core, my art seeks to illuminate our shared experience as beings deeply rooted in and intertwined with the elements and question our own truth. It reminds us to slow down, observe, and feel the wisdom held within our bodies, the cycles of life, and the natural world. By embracing the commonality of uncertainty, we uncover profound truths: we are the elements, the rhythms, and the flow.