A study of imagined organisms, symbolic of life, expectations and results. Benign to malignant, joyous to catastrophic, beginning to end.

This project began innocently enough, I was faced with a 250 lb. three-dimensional painting that I had done in oils on built-up particle board and plywood. And frankly, it was gathering dust and not much respect from my wife Margaret. So I carted the monster into the woods on our property and proceeded to photograph the installation over a period of 5 years.

The symbolism of the degradation is obvious—all things decay, dust to dust, etc. But somehow there was a positive message in this as well, which is why I call it “Transformation" rather than “Degradation”. There is a dignity in the gradual transition, facing the elements, nibbling animals and woods wanderers. And through it all, it held its color and shape to the very end.

A fitting model—I hope I can face my fate with an equally brave disposition.