ARTIST STATEMENTS
 

Grand Illusions:

Panes of glass in store windows glisten in the light, reflecting the surrounding environment. Behind the glass, mannequins inhabit a fantasy world of luxury and glamour. I am fascinated by the illusion that emerges when reflections on the glass and panoramas inside the windows visually intertwine and cause the mannequins appear to magically pop out onto the sidewalk.

For the past thirty-five years I have used my camera to reveal the ironies, complexities and humor that result when the pristine scenes inside store windows are juxtaposed with real life as it rushes by.

I've watched the windows change over time. In the 1990s the store windows were bursting with scenes that included many props along with life-like mannequins that created small dramas and complex narratives. There were many stores, large and small, in New York City and elsewhere but today that number is greatly reduced. The pandemic, online shopping and other factors have changed the picture. I photographed many of my store window reflections at stores that no longer exist  (Barney's, Lord & Taylor etc.) and most reveal a world that is slowly disappearing. 

Travel Photography:

My travel potfolios include images from my favorite locations. Some represent a one-time visit, others repeated visits over a number of years. The cover street life, scenics, architecture and moments that have caused me to stop and look again. I am particularly attracted to wonderful color and compositions that draw my attention.

RESUME

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