Elena Ray

Transfixed by primordial desires and cosmic illuminations.

I write this letter and dedicate this blog to the Angels. Angels, as I understand it, read everything written by mankind; from little children's poems to "To Do" lists that never get finished. To you dear human: beloved family member, cherished friend, or welcome stranger, I will not bemoan your cursory look through these pages. The blog will be my informal and personal investigation into the use of art and photography to understand symbolism, archetypal psychology, and the mystery... I don't expect anyone else to suffer much of my self indulgence-though it would be great if somebody wanted to! Actually I'm glad I can depend on you to not read what will no doubt at many times to prove to be embarrassing sophomoric dribble. Angels, on the other hand, are here to help us all no matter what our pursuits, free assistants made available by God. So I will happily conduct my laboratory in the consul of the divine and invisible. Don't worry about me. I'm still open for dinner.

This photo is titleld "Gnosis" and illustrates a Sunflower Man gaining insight from a little bird. The image is part photo, part organic collage digitally montaged, finished as a pigment ink Giclee on watercolor substrate. Copyright Elena Ray 2006