I’ll be the first to acknowledge that not everyone gets my work. Alas, our culture is wired for experiences these days, I on the other hand, am wired for thoughtfulness. My orientation toward photography revolves around three ideas: Macro Observation – the search for underlying connections and currents in art and society. Intention – the willful visioning and purposeful execution in creating one’s art. Concept – thoughtful approaches to photography that are not encumbered by notions of beauty. This image would be an example of the later as it relies on typography for its raison d’être. Here, the application of paint identifies a location for a utilitarian purpose. I find more significance in this word and its placement than its original intent. The word “LOCATE” defines for me an awareness of where I stand, and quite literally says look where you are, perhaps also inferring some notion of disorientation. I also interpret it as a command to geolocate, to be distinctly aware of oneself on our precious planet, a mere mote in the galaxy. Again, “the search for underlying connections”. In relation to the nature of our Game format – one image following the next – I see yet another concept. A shift in visual conversation that brings us back from the abstract and literally grounds us into reality, the here… located right there. I often forgo playing a pretty or expected image when playing the Game for an opportunity to say something conceptual, this image on its own might be considered mundane to some, but in the context of the Game, I find it a fascinating idea that speaks to the macro as well as exercising the fundamental concept of the Game, the conversation and relationship between images. These nuanced ideas are what keep me interested in photography, sharing my personal and unique way of viewing the world. Its why I keep showing up at the Game, it affords me an opportunity to share who I am with the rest of the world.