Outsider Nature Art Photography

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Taos, New Mexico

Humpty Dumpty
in Taos
Only one of a growing number of new photographs from the Taos, New Mexico collection.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

UNESCO, the educational subsidiary of UNITED NATIONS
I was deeply honored to be interviewed and have several of my signature “earth art” photographs chosen by the UNESCO editors and author for inclusion in the 2009 UNESCO publication, “Geotourism & Local Development” in a chapter entitled “Geology and Art, an Unorthodox Perspective.” In particular, I was profoundly gratified that two of the signature photographic images chosen for this UNESCO publication were the naturally sculpted, powerful and healing image of the “Vagina” from my “Erotic Nature,” collection as well as the stirring image of “The Shaman,” from my “Primitive Nature” collection.

Additional 2009 Publication: In light of the author’s geo-artistic interests and desire to engage people with the earth in new and compelling ways, UNESCO paleontologist Andrea Baucon, Geopark Naturtejo Meseta Meridional, Portugal traces a compelling history of Geology in Art beginning with the works of Leonardo daVinci. As well, I am deeply grateful to have also been interviewed and included in an equally important and pioneering publication entitled “Geology in Art; An Unorthodox Path from Visual Arts to Music.” Link to this publication (top-right). I hope you enjoy – it is a pioneering work that is well worth reading.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Vasquez Rocks

Shadowy

On Guard

@ Vasquez Rocks
California

Tribal Warrior

Rising Desert Face

Thursday, January 1, 2009

“Untitled, I see…

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Mother Nature
at my door
how lovely her hair

this day

In the Beginning

In the Beginning, this was the first image I found that day I had set out on a hunt with my camera to see if I could capture the essence of the antique tribal and Asian art created by the indigenous peoples of the world. It was my desire to draw on the highly symbolic and diverse canvas of stone; to find rock formations sculpted by our own Mother Nature using geologic and atmospheric conditions as her mediums. As well, I felt inspired, even called upon by the native spirits of the land to create this unusual and unique perception of nature. It was this particular iconic image of the vagina which chooses to draw on a mostly unknown, yet rich and significant ancient art history when it was revered, considered sacred and public art. A history I will further elaborate on in later blogs. This image gave birth to all of my forthcoming unique and original “earth art” photographic collections including a “Primitive Nature” an “Erotic Nature” and a “Colours of Nature,” collection. In retrospect I have realized that many of these images are self-portraits, many reflecting an internal emotional process; even outcomes of a personal healing as seen in the image of “The Shaman.” On that day, seeing myself reflected in nature in this way was a circular in nature kind of spiritual experience which underscored an ancient and profound idea; that we are One with Nature and Nature is One with Us. The beauty of this image along with the idea of all being one with nature touched me deeply। In an effort so that all women might see themselves reflected in nature in this lovely, healing way, I went on to create a cross cultural triage, using the same rock subject but with a different lighting। I was then able to set out with a certain confidence and compelling curiosity to find an all inclusive representation of “erotic” images and the hauntingly stunning, naturally sculpted “primitive” images found in nature। Chosen as a “key example” in UNESCO publication. Article, “Geology and Art; an unorthodox perspective” by Andrea Baucon

An Exhibit
Honoring 87 years of Women’s right to vote
at
Ruth Bachofner Gallery
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Santa Monica, CA
April 14 – May 26, 2007