I am both a religious thinker and an artist. My undergraduate work was in the graphic arts, and my graduate studies were in the philosophy of religion and theology. As the son of a high school art teacher, I was raised in an environment that held as sacred the simple act of slowing down and noticing that which we typically take for granted. My work in theology has taken this insight into its very heart. I've been fascinated with the idea of salvation and the way that forms of prayer which emphasize stillness, silence, and release make room for its experience.
These theological sensibilities are almost identical with the generative moment in the creative process. Creativity is, in its essence, the bringing of newness into the world. It's a risky and dangerous act, for to birth the new, one must endure the release of the known and the usual. Creativity, if embarked upon, does so under the banner of salvation. Creativity is adventure!
It is here, in this union of theology, creativity, and adventure that I find myself. From the craggy peaks of Glacier National Park in Montana, to the icy waters of Lake Superior in Minnesota, to the wind-blown lava fields of Iceland, my mind, my eyes, and my spirit continue to plumb the depths of this life. My photography has become one element in this process. I hope that in my works you may also find yourself stirred anew!
* If you would like to purchase a limited edition print that is mounted, matted, and signed by me personally, please contact me through FAA or by email at alex_blondeau@hotmail.com for details.*
You can read my writings as they relate to some of my images at my blog here:
https://blondeau.wordpress.com/tag/photography/
You can follow me on social media here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blondeauphotography
Twitter: @alex_blondeau
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Thank you for stopping in!
-Alex
Alex Blondeau joined Pixels.com Licensing on February 13th, 2015.
