The Temples of Angkor
In large part I love the ancient temples of Angkor because they are imperfect. They are made more beautiful by tides of time which have imprinted the passing of the centuries on them. The physical decay and natural wear and tear of the stone does not in the least detract from their visual appeal, but rather adds to it.
This beauty is not limited to the process of decay, but can also be found at the moment of inception. Everywhere one looks in Angkor, new life is clinging to the stone, taking its first fragile steps toward becoming.
It is the changes of texture and colour that provide the space for the imagination to enter and become more involved with the place. I take joy from them and seek to use this transformation as an integral part of my work.
