I am…

“This body of work explores the essence of what we are….. the stuff we are composed of , beyond the flesh. I am… or You are… looks at the possibilities for the nature of our existence.

The physical works are on clear acrylic, a reference to the translucence of the concept of “I” . Your location in space, time effecting the appearance of the you. Multi Layered works reflecting the multi layered nature of our self.

The Audio visual work groups the individual pieces into a whole, a one. Vibrations of sound are added that resonate with the observer, punctuating and drawing you in to each concept. The element of time , a stream of nows, leads the observer on an internal journey, step by step.

Most of these images were all made in a week. While I had the concept in my mind and saw the images for what they were at the time the shutter was released , they turned out to contain far more depth and meaning than I imagined.

I believe that is why we have a sense of the arts, an ability to recognize meaningful patterns and receive insight into the truth of existence. In everything around us lies the answers to the mysteries of the universe.

It is just a matter of seeing….”

Tim Stephenson

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I am…man

I am… Man
…huMan…male…female…
flesh…blood…
flawed? wounded?
half real …. and half reflection.
I am… love

I am… Love.
…wings enveloping…
…..cradling … embracing
sensual… joyful.
Male and Female ..together
Who do you love? How do you love?
do you love yourself?
I am… blocked

I am… Blocked
so much… too much… stuff, distractions!
so thick… so deep…
what is this old fence? who put it there?
What do you need to do to see clearly?
or do you just need to turn around?
I am … on a journey

I am …. on a Journey
toward a light… but barred by obstacles
leading where?
I am… here

I am… Here
Alive…
On earth… under the sun.
Real in this moment…a human experience
once only in this body.
are you honoring that privilege?
I am … on a journey

I am …. on a Journey
a winding road…through light and shadow
not smooth…
lined with gold… and ice
Is this the right road for you?
What is over the ridge?
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I am… at the door

I am … at the Door
Outside:… shadows… restrictions … blocks
…what is that door above?
…what do you think is on the other side?
….do you have the key?
I am.. fire and water

I am…. Fire… Water I am…. Light… Dark
hot…. energy….. changing…
on
frozen….. solid…. liquid …. calm
good…evil…positive…negative…yin…yang…
same… same…
Two halves that make a whole.
What parts of you are light? what parts dark?
I am … circle I am… energy

I am…Circle
always connected to a higher plane.
cycling, always changing.
How are you changing?
Are you trapped in a ever repeating cycle? or does the wheel of life present infinite possibilities for you?

I am… Energy
Flowing…. a vertical current….
…..a connection to your higher self.
All things are energy.
Even the mountain is empty space, an illusion, held tight by strong bonds.
Are you connected?
do you have a mountain blocking the flow?
I am… Imperantent

I am … Impermanent
Fleeting like the sunrise.. to shine on this earth for a short time before passing over the wall…
Will the sun rise again tomorrow?
Are you looking for symbols? Will they effect the inevitability of night and day? I am… Now
No pause…
No rewind…
No fast forward…
Only play