Curious Curves artistic photography was born of some of my deepest loves. When I was a child, my father would give me disposable cameras to use on the trails we would hike together. I was always trying to mimic his eye, and see things the way he did. Even at a young age I could see his expert framing. I grew up loving capturing moments in nature.Freezing them in time, and sharing them with those w
ho may not ever have the opportunity to see these wonders for themselves. I dabbled in photography for years. I took many classes, won some prizes, but ultimately just used the knowledge for myself and my hobbyist delights. I discovered dance as an adult. I didn’t know it then, but I know now why moving my body feels so “right”. It is made of the same elements as the soil, and the trees, and the rocks. I move because it is INNATE to my being. I see the lines, the curves, the shadows, and the shapes in human form that mimic those in the grander outside spaces. Because I am so intimately familiar with bodily movement, I also have the ability to direct others in this co-creation of art, to showcase both the sentient and non-sentient carbon combined. I really feel the interaction with the elements lends to more natural expression in the body. You're not having to imagine wind, waves, or sun. The senses of touch, sight, sound, smell, and sometimes even taste are fully ignited. Every time we are this deeply engaged in sensory exploration, we are communing deeply with the root of our beings, thus communing with HER. It has been proven that going outside and smelling the earth releases oxytocin in humans. We bond with mother earth when we ENGAGE with her in reciprocal and sacred ways. For me, this journey is as much about facilitating an experience as it is about capturing a moment. I feel called to tell stories in relationship with the land, showcasing her beauty and sharing my love of her wisdom with others. M
