James Stasiak

Statement

I am a visual artist. Every aspect of digital photography from capture to editing to reproduction is based on mathematical operations which determine how form, geometry and color interact. My work uses these interactions as creative tools to construct and evolve images to communicate my process and imagination. My photo editing software is the mathematical construct housing my artist's toolbox, color palette and canvas; my intuition and improvisational skills provide direction, and both respond well to happy surprises. After decades of using digital imaging systems and software, I continue to become more comfortable and adventurous with their interactions. The JMM Art Shows give me the perspective to appreciate the math behind the art.

Artworks

Slice Of My Mind developed into a mindful representation of a thought processing state, an imaginary MRI slice of my mind. By using a series of polar coordinate and reflection operations and layers of color and form interactions, this image presented itself as a still point, a place to rest and contemplate. The original photo of window blind slats distorted through an old piece of stained glass is visually far removed, but has been fertile ground for multiple works.