Throughout my career I have been conversely harassed and honored,
condemned and cheered for the nude images I have authored. Original film
from my archives has been burned by relatives, and threats of physical
aggression and legal action from those opposing the presentation of my images
are far too frequent in a society that was founded on freedom of expression.
There are those puritanical lemmings who, in defense of their
own misguided judgement, question my religious beliefs and challenge my
personal relationship with God. I mourn for those of such limited vision
and understanding.
God is the almighty creator. By studying and working with
images of individuals "created in His own image"
(Genesis 1:27), I hope to honor the expression of His
unlimited creative abilities.
Those who criticize my inspired images of the nude human form should consider
questioning their own prejudices. After all, if you believe the Bible to be
an accurate historical document, it was Lucifer who told Adam - the first to be
created in God's image - to be ashamed of his nakedness (Genesis 3:8-13).
This spiritual struggle for control continues to be played out by those who seek
control of our individual freedoms in this physical world.
I photographically explore many of God's creations - flowers
and animals, earth and sky. But, none of these have inspired me
in the same way as photography of the human form. It is in working
with these intimate images that I experience the greatest expansion of my
limited imagination.
For me, the process of creative expression began with
traditional black-and-white images. Now, with the practical
application of digital image technology, I have entered the next
stage in my creative image evolution.
The art works presented here represent various steps along the creative
path. These images were created, not specifically for monetary gain,
but for the pure joy of accomplishment and enlightenment.
Without imagination I am nothing but a hollow shell. It is divine
inspiration that affords me creative insight and a glimpse into the
magnificent and mysterious treasures provided by the almighty
Creator. The friction of inspiration against imagination creates
the spark of unique visions.
