Artist Statement

Just east of the freeway near the town of Baker City, Oregon lies a  five acre field filled with aging, rusting tractor implements, dilapidated farm trucks, ancient combines, and two steers and a horse  to keep the tall grass and weeds in check. The woman who owns the  property charged me two dollars to survey the carnage, cautioning me to close the gate behind me so the animals didn't escape, while I  photographed it all to my hearts content. I moved about the field with  a critical eye focusing on intimate abstract images of numerous pieces  of farm equipment. These unique photographs capture only a portion of  the complete objects for an abridged pattern of color, shape, and dark-light blending, creating spacial designs of their own making. I'm not quite sure of the photo of the molded plastic hand nailed to the shed. I am sure there is an interesting story, perhaps a fascinating mystery  involved with the image.