Chris Meyer

“I start by shooting hundreds of photos of ancient rocks that I encounter while hiking parts of California and the Southwest. I study these images for patterns and hidden meanings. In response, I create torn-paper collages that emphasize the arrangement, texture and mood of the image. I then print my photos on top of these collages to unify them, inviting surprises and imperfections in the result. I finish by attaching naturalistic assemblage elements on top to add both physical and emotional dimension to the resulting artifact.

“My goal is to set a scene rather than describe one, leaving you an environment in which you can imagine your own stories rather than be told a literal one.”