Caravaggio
I felt like a kid in the toy store as I walked into the LACMA Caravaggio show some years ago. The most extensive collection of Caravaggio paintings in America lay before me, and my imagination went wild! The intricate rustic beauty, the chiaroscuro lighting, and the common and dirty people portrayed in Caravaggio’s paintings excited and inspired me to photograph in his style. The unique exposure to six Caravaggio originals and several artists that followed his style set me on a quest to study the master to understand his style, quirks, and motivation. The result is an ever-growing series of photographs inspired by Caravaggio. I continued the tradition of illustrating Biblical stories using modern characters in modern clothing and situations and I am continuing to use the common and dirty people that caused Caravaggio many problems.
Remember, Caravaggio is a collection of images, some based on his paintings, some from my imagination, but all inspired by Caravaggio’s unique style.
