Strength, determination and love – “Still Intrusion” frames a narrative around breast cancer that is intensely, intrinsically personal; the images provoke a visceral response in people, tug at memories and unlock the door to countless emotions. Collectively, “Still Intrusion” speaks of family and home, of self-care and care for others, of roads walked alone but always coming back together. The viewer is encouraged to reflect on the universal human experiences and connections that make us who we are.
Stylistically, the early history of photography is connected with its modern digital counterpart, juxtaposing the serenity of photogenic drawings with the edgier, urban feel of digital processes. In my depiction of painted road markings, there is a strong sense of unwilling movement, of being forced down an unexpected path. My wife, Annemarie’s work offers a deep breath, the wash of calm, a grounding reminder of what centres everything, what shelters and sustains.
This is a collaboration of very different techniques but with a shared artistic vision that consistently connects with the reality of life in words and metaphor.