Modern Ruins

All that is created by earth is ultimately reclaimed by it. My abstract photography of dilapidation, decay, rust and ruins pays homage to the earth and its elements. No matter how sound the structure or how special the façade, when left alone and given time, air, wind, and water, the most mighty of human creations will eventually break down.

I believe everything nature creates is beautiful in its own way, even when it’s elements work on breaking down our man made structures. When one pays proper attention, the aging disfigurement of our modern ruins can be quite beautiful and captivating.

I travel to remote places and countries, documenting such happenings. I do not focus on the structures as a whole, rather on the details and the minutia of the decay, carefully composing my photos so they are interesting and engaging on several levels.

There is always some recognizable variable in my work that draws the observer in, but conversely, there is also the unrecognizable, which begs the question: “what is this photo of?” This question always creates conversation, but I strive for more than just that. I want the colors, textures, and composition to be pleasing to the eye on their own, as if looking at an abstract painting.

I take inspiration from such great abstract expressionists such as Rothko, Pollok, and DeKooning. My prints are best viewed in large scale, making the most minor of details important. Instead of using oils, pigments, and lacquers, I paint with the aging façade of humanity.

My work seeks to represent a future time when humans no longer rule the earth. It will be a time when computers, emails, text messaging will no longer work, and our only legacy will be the modern ruins we have left behind.