Into the Woods
(Ongoing)
In the midst of a midlife confusion, intrigued by the ancient practice of isolating oneself in nature as a rite of passage, I found myself wandering into the woods, mountains, beaches, and meadows of the Bay Area, without a clear purpose or plan. The solitude allowed me to disconnect from time, space, and direction, becoming one with the timeless and ageless perfection and imperfection of the natural world.
As I roamed, I let my imagination, curiosity and inner impulses take control and truly be in the moment. This experience was a mental journey and at times therapeutic, as I felt lost but enjoyed the process of finding myself anew. The nudity became about revelation and sensation, an expression of simplification and genuineness, shedding the layers of life and complexity to reveal the inner self. Similar to the sensor in my camera, I’ve let myself briefly be exposed, in order to capture and reveal truth.
The work reflects themes of midlife, aging, body image, and the acceptance of imperfection. It represents a dialogue with nature, a removal of boundaries, and a daring exploration of both the youthful and the aging aspects of life. Ultimately, this project is about the desire to feel deeply and connect with the essence of existence.
As I roamed, I let my imagination, curiosity and inner impulses take control and truly be in the moment. This experience was a mental journey and at times therapeutic, as I felt lost but enjoyed the process of finding myself anew. The nudity became about revelation and sensation, an expression of simplification and genuineness, shedding the layers of life and complexity to reveal the inner self. Similar to the sensor in my camera, I’ve let myself briefly be exposed, in order to capture and reveal truth.
The work reflects themes of midlife, aging, body image, and the acceptance of imperfection. It represents a dialogue with nature, a removal of boundaries, and a daring exploration of both the youthful and the aging aspects of life. Ultimately, this project is about the desire to feel deeply and connect with the essence of existence.
