Mexico, A Photographic Journey

This past week The Wall Street Journal featured an article illustrating the worsening problem of drug cartels in Mexico. It saddens me to see this happening in Mexico, a country that I love to explore and photograph. I think of the friendly people who have extended their hospitality to my family over the years.

Following is an excerpt from a book project I am working on entitled
Mexico, A Photographic Journey of Color and Light.

In Mexico, I’m inspired by the folk art and spirit of creativity in the people. The language of myth and magic animates the culture and breathes life into religion. I think of the “Day of the Dead” as a day when the veil separating the dead from the living is thin, a prism through which the pain of loss gathers life into sharper focus, as if death can spark an even greater passion for life. A dark satirical twist and humor often shows up in the art, music and literature of Mexico. Especially memorable for me are the Day of the Dead Figurines, carved out of wood and displayed with bottles of tequila and bouquets of crepe paper flowers.