As I See It

I was eight-years-old when I first was made to wear optical corrective glasses and was told then that I would never be without corrective lenses. At that time I hated the idea and wished just to be like the "normal" kids. Recently, however, I have been reflecting on the fact that I am very fortunate to be living in this age. In any other time period I would have been considered blind, or the devices to allow me to see would have needed me to be an Olympic athlete to carry around. I had what they use to call Coke bottle glasses that would never stay on my face. However, since the introduction of feather-weight lens life has been good.

This project has varying subject matter, centered on life as I live it, during a usual day. A normal day for me is unpredictable at the least. I am not only an artist/photographer, but a wife, student, caregiver, farm hand, historic preservationist and community volunteer. Therefore, my subject matter will range greatly. The common thread is that the images were created first with the help of optical corrective lenses a.k.a. glasses and the focus features of my camera. Then reshot with no assistance if optics, just me focusing the lens to Life As I See It. This project is both about form and narrative. I don't envision this project ending anytime soon. I believe it will continue evolving and grow over time.