Artist Statement: They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but my photographs strive for more. I document life--capturing emotions and provoking thought. My pictures serve as a mirror, not only reflecting the truth in existence, but also providing the viewer a glimpse back through my lens, past the viewfinder, and straight into my spirit/soul.

Where do the children play?

Pallets.jpg

I intentionally over-exposed this photograph to create a sense of isolation. With the edges washed out, the pallets overwhelm your eyes. They invoke a feeling of claustrophobia. There's no place to go. And like the pallets, the viewer is at a literal tipping point. So what do they do? Stand by and allow themselves to be supported by the metaphorical barbed wire fence (aka: the industrial prison complex)? Or stand tall and try to right the ills of our "crooked" society. As much as anything, this photograph is a call to action.

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