We have long sought to master our environment. We create, design, and build objects intended to improve our quality of life. But like our own bodies, those objects are ultimately subservient to the forces of nature. Decay is a natural part of life. We can postpone the inevitable through continuous work and restoration, but often neglect represents the path of least resistance. Additionally, our cultural obsession with consumption and having only the latest and greatest, contributes to neglect.

Yet for the artist, and those who appreciate art, there exists beauty and interest in compositions which capture the decay of man-made objects. Perhaps there is nostalgia for the antique and old artifacts, the historical period in which they were created, or appreciation of traditional craftsmanship. But there is also beauty in the natural process of decay. Whether itu2019s the unique colors and textures, or perhaps the ways nature seeks to reclaim its natural state over our attempts to control it, there is much beauty to be found in decay.

This collection represents my appreciation of this subject and will feature several galleries which explore what I hope to be rich compositions around The Beauty of Decay.