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Plantes, 2015

Plantes, 2015

Perfect Occlusion, 2014

Perfect Occlusion, 2014

Wrap, 2014

Wrap, 2014

Cocoon, 2014

Cocoon, 2014

Barn Owl, 2014

Barn Owl, 2014

Kay, 2015

Kay, 2015

Raven's Jess, 2015

Raven's Jess, 2015

November, 2014

November, 2014

Skin, 2014

Skin, 2014

Joey Specimen, 2014

Joey Specimen, 2014

The small inclinations we have as humans to experience physical sensations without thinking are central to my picture making. Perception of touch in animals is inherently fickle. Light touch can evoke paroxysms of fear and discomfort when it is unexpected. Conversely, deep touch pressure (holding, stroking, swaddling) has been shown to be calming for both humans and animals. When I photograph, I look for moments when the primal reaction to being touched surfaces. Whether a creature is comforted or withdraws- these responses seem to be a conduit to the subconscious, revealing delicate or destructive thoughts.