Lately… we’ve turned toward social media. I’ve started making videos for Instagram and Tik Tok which has been quite scary, but rewarding thus far. It is exciting putting myself out there and getting any kind of interest in the work.
Someone commented on a recent video and said “What are the ethics of this when the standard is ‘leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures.'”
This brings up an important question. Many have had a polarizing reaction to the work, and there is no correct response to have. Some consider it to be a form of graffiti. Others find the work beautiful. Some simply don’t understand, and others are touched on a deep level. To me, this is the point of art.
I am working to make something comprehensive, something that withstands the test of time, but permanence is not always comfortable. If a viewer has an adverse reaction to the permanent quality of the work, I invite them to examine their lasting effect on nature and the planet.
I strive to create a time capsule, to create images of species and items that may not always be there.
I am interested in every reaction to the art, as this is a part of the work itself.