In the Sanctuary for the Soul collection, the viewer will be surrounded by nature photos with mosaics that will open them up to another plane of consciousness. The addition of mosaic frames will awaken their curiosity about what lies beyond the frame. Each viewer will have a different experience. This exhibition is a place for visitors to recharge their souls from daily stresses, sparking their senses and curiosity.
I call these works photozaics. They are a perfect mixture of Van Gogh meets Ansel Adams and Bob Ross. My technique is a labor-intensive process. My technique starts out with a journey into nature; capturing the images that I will make into a photozaic. With print in hand, I head to the local stain glass store, making sure to color match glass to the image. All glass cutting is done by hand, smaller pieces tumbled with larger pieces and sanded by hand before assembling into the finished work.
As I create my photozaics I often lose myself in the process. The viewers of my work also find the details of the mosaic will draw them into the photo where they will find a sanctuary for their soul. I truly believe art heals the mind, body, and soul. The Norwegian University of Science and Technology discovered a definite correlation between participating in cultural activities, i.e., creating art, visiting art galleries, and attending concerts with increased rates of good health.
