{"id":955,"date":"2025-08-04T16:47:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T04:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timstephenson.co.nz\/wordpress\/?page_id=955"},"modified":"2025-08-05T16:52:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T04:52:48","slug":"i-am","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/timstephenson.co.nz\/wordpress\/?page_id=955","title":{"rendered":"I am…"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cThis body of work explores the essence of what we are\u2026.. the stuff we are composed of , beyond the flesh. I am\u2026 or You are\u2026 looks at the possibilities for the nature of our existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The physical works are on clear acrylic, a reference to the translucence of the concept of \u201cI\u201d . Your location in space, time effecting the appearance of the you. Multi Layered works reflecting the multi layered nature of our self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is just a matter of seeing\u2026.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Stephenson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click image for more detail<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am…man <\/strong>

I am\u2026 Man
\u2026huMan\u2026male\u2026female\u2026
flesh\u2026blood\u2026
flawed? wounded?
half real \u2026. and half reflection.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I am… love <\/strong>

I am\u2026 Love.
\u2026wings enveloping\u2026
\u2026..cradling \u2026 embracing
sensual\u2026 joyful.
Male and Female ..together
Who do you love? How do you love?
do you love yourself?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I am… blocked
<\/strong>
I am\u2026 Blocked
so much\u2026 too much\u2026 stuff, distractions!
so thick\u2026 so deep\u2026
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?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I am … on a journey <\/strong>

I am \u2026. on a Journey
toward a light\u2026 but barred by obstacles
leading where?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I am… here <\/strong>

I am\u2026 Here
Alive\u2026
On earth\u2026 under the sun.
Real in this moment\u2026a human experience
once only in this body.
are you honoring that privilege?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I am … on a journey<\/strong>

I am \u2026. on a Journey
a winding road\u2026through light and shadow
not smooth\u2026
lined with gold\u2026 and ice
Is this the right road for you?
What is over the ridge?
Click Image for Larger View<\/em>
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I am… at the door <\/strong>

I am \u2026 at the Door
Outside:\u2026 shadows\u2026 restrictions \u2026 blocks
\u2026what is that door above?
\u2026what do you think is on the other side?
\u2026.do you have the key?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I am.. fire and water <\/strong>

I am\u2026. Fire\u2026 Water I am\u2026. Light\u2026 Dark
hot\u2026. energy\u2026.. changing\u2026
on
frozen\u2026.. solid\u2026. liquid \u2026. calm
good\u2026evil\u2026positive\u2026negative\u2026yin\u2026yang\u2026
same\u2026 same\u2026
Two halves that make a whole.
What parts of you are light? what parts dark?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I am … circle I am… energy <\/strong>

I am\u2026Circle
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\u2026 Energy
Flowing\u2026. a vertical current\u2026.
\u2026..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?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I am… Imperantent <\/strong>

I am \u2026 Impermanent
Fleeting like the sunrise.. to shine on this earth for a short time before passing over the wall\u2026
Will the sun rise again tomorrow?
Are you looking for symbols? Will they effect the inevitability of night and day? I am\u2026 Now
No pause\u2026
No rewind\u2026
No fast forward\u2026
Only play<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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