Wes Timmerman - Artist Statement
Experiences that we are privileged to enjoy in the National Parks, wilderness areas, and rural landscapes are unique to all who engage them. The important areas that have been set aside are truly national and natural treasures to be preserved and protected for future generations.
In addition to capturing some of the beauty and fascinating forms, part of the inspiration for my photography is to convey a sense of the historic and yet timeless quality of pristine terrain. It is when I delve into these places that I'm most inspired to realize the emotional value of the natural landscape. It is, after all, our true home. I think that my subconscious, seasoned with my life history, seeks these places and influences the making of an image. Likewise, the history of the viewer influences their interpretation of that image. The many possible combinations of interaction are, I think, key to the vitality of art forms and the desire to create them.