Cathedral of Our Lady

by Robert Gideon

“Photography is fundamentally documentary. Whether it be the simple act of recording a moment in time for others to experience later, or the more complex layering of emotion and interpretation onto a black and white canvas, ultimately the best photographic works communicate effectively to the viewer to elicit an emotional reaction. I find my photographic art at the intersection of human empathy and emotion with a desire to express my understanding and appreciation of the small wonders in the world around me. I’ve often heard artists express a deep need to paint regardless of whether anyone else sees or appreciates their work. I feel similarly, but for me it is a compulsion to visually scan the world around me for subtle patterns and meaning in context and shadow. My artistic practice consists of daily visual meditation on these oft overlooked and humble features. It’s there that I find transcendent beauty and it's my hope that through my photos I may help the viewer to appreciate it as well.”