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September 2002
The Adventurous Flower Digital Print 16 x 20 Framed . . . . . . . $720.00
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Featuring Photographer Patrice Johnson's Flowers of Light/Harmonics at the
Artistic Endeavors Gallery in Historic La Villita, Building #25 Thursday, September 5,
2002 5 pm - 9 pm. |
Flowers of Light
Flowers of light developed over many years as I contracted and expanded my connection with the flower/light edge.
In some ways this has been driven by photosynthetic jealousy. Even though I consider that humans can be beings of light, it seems simpler, more sensual and more seductive for light to embrace the flower.
Perhaps this comes from the sheer delicacy of the petal or the ecstatic vibrancy of their hue. In any case, I am iridescently green with envy.
Harmonics
Harmonics started a few years ago with some ideas I had for taking natural images to make rhythmic patterns and visual music.. I put the idea aside and on a vacation in Captiva, Florida took a series of photographs in a swamp. I recently unearthed this series and realized it was what I needed for my composition of visual/auditory duality and unity.
Lyrical Vibrations of Color
Rhythm of Pattern
Harmony of Shadow and Light
As I began to work, the images moved together creating themselves and I knew I was the conduit not the conductor.
Artist’s Statement
I have been photographing for more than 30 years. Photographs are, for me, explorations of internal landscapes. They reflect my connection with the natural world at the microcosmic, cosmic and macrocosmic level.
I feel that fusion with the light is essential to recharge our original source and is that which we strive for at the biological, psychological and spiritual level.
I strive for the unseen image, available to the most naked eye and the simplest of mind.