Current show, May 1st to May 31st
Chris Purdy

Artist Statement: I consider myself an emerging artist who wants to push the visual boundaries of the photographic medium. By manipulating a conventional desktop inkjet printer and photographic paper, I have taken photos and printed them to balance the real and surreal elements that develop due to the pooling of ink on the page; a technique I call "Pixoil" which I've been developing since 2003.

I've been drawn to the landscapes of Argentina and California for this display. I've assembled a body of work that I feel represents the natural and supernatural elements of many landscapes that of course include the human element. I believe people seek a mythical connection to the landscape. Beyond postcards and digital representations of their planet, they strive to feel the scale of their land. With this work I hope to find a connection with the land that transcends traditional realistic photographic representation.