Artist’s Statement: Horizons

James Cook — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:20:26 +0000

Having lived all my life in the Midwest, I see the horizon as not just a line where the earth meets the sky but as a presence that surrounds us. As someone who loves to travel, I am drawn to the horizon both as a destination and as a photographic subject. I find myself acutely aware of its presence (or absence). These photos represent a few of the horizons that I have been drawn to. To me they represent both yearning and peace.

Refinery

James Cook — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:54:55 +0000

I grew up in Wood River, Illinois where the horizon was dominated by the local refineries which is perhaps why I can often see beauty where most people might see a dreary industrial landscape.

James Cook Art and Photography » horizon

Artist’s Statement: Horizons

Refinery