"Fallen Angel" by © David Blessum

Artist's Statement:
"Fallen Angel" raises questions about the icons of religion.  As we view it we wonder why the man has turned away?  Each of us will have a different view based on our own background and experiences.  My hope is that each of us will question our own beliefs and see that there are similarities in different belief systems.  With an understanding of others we will reduce the fear that causes alienation.

My digital art is a natural extension of my experience in photography and my interest in special effects in the darkroom and studio.  I like the ability to fine-tune specific areas of a composition and to blend the separate parts into one vision.  The artwork becomes a collage of the photographs that I've taken over the years that seem to fit together.  After experimenting with different images and methods, I find the right combination that results in a final piece that rarely conforms to the original idea.

"Fallen Angel" was included in the Digital Photography 96 exhibition.  An annual international juried exhibition of photographs presented by The Peoria Art Guild and by Bradley University.  Artist's statement courtesy of Bradley University.
Digital Photography 96, Bradley University - http://www.bradley.edu/exhibit96/body/artists/blessum.html

"Fallen Angel," Iris Ink Jet prints (16" x 10.25") - $400.00
Contact David Blessum at dave_allen_bee@hotmail.com

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