Artist Statement
My Influences: Nigel Wingrove, who did covers of Cradle Of Filth's (heavy metal artists ) cd's, H.R. Gigger (designer of the Ailen, in the motion picture, Alien), Barbara Ess (Pin hole camera work, very spiritual and dream-like), and lastly, Floria Sigismondi. (photographer and directer of music videos of Christina Aguilera, Muse, Billy Talent, Interpol, The White Stripes , David Bowie, Sigur Rós, Sheryl Crow, The Cure, Björk, Amon Tobin, Marilyn Manson, Living Things and Incubus). About me: I was adopted from Chile when I was 8 months old, and was brought to my family in the suburbs of New York in 1982. When I found my mother's Honeywell pentex in her closet, it was love at first sight. This was going to be my vehicle to show people how I felt and how I imagined this world. From 1989 to present day I have made photography a lifestyle and means of communication. Gallery Shows: 2001 â?? Tools (School of Visual Arts Gallery) â?? Group Show 2002 â?? No Place Like Home (School of Visual Arts Gallery) - Group Show 2005 â?? Angel: Based on the Concept of Struggle â?? (School of Visual Arts Gallery) â?? Solo Show 2006 â?? Butterfly Eyes: A celebration of color â?? Warner Library â?? Solo Show 2007 â?? Water â?? Carrollwood Clubhouse â?? Group Show Other Places you can find my Work: www.darkeden.com www.Beautydecay.com www.spyderwebb666.phanfare,.com Stores: The Silver Tips Tea Room â?? Tarrytown NY
Educational Background
Background: In 2006 I graduated from the School of Visual Arts, with a B.F.A. in photography. Later I continued my education at Adelphi University, and decided to become an art teacher.
