WAS AND AGAIN
…reminding us how old the new fears were, how little they had
changed, and how long they were likely to last.
William Faulkner
At the intersection of my photographic work and Faulkner’s literature is a journey of confronting personal truths that may be
uncomfortable or painful yet essential for growth. Underlying both bodies of work there is an emphasis on the courage it takes to
understand our own conflicts, advocating for a stance of not looking away from the complexities of human experience. My photographs
and Faulkner’s literature share a commitment to portraying an unvarnished and psychologically raw reality of human relationships
and inner lives, challenging viewers and readers to engage with the complexities of their own existence.
A few years ago I was invited to visit William Faulkner’s home, Rowan Oak, in Oxford, Mississippi, to make photographs and
exhibit them during the Yoknapawtapha Conference in 2025, sponsored by the University of Mississippi and the Center for the Study
of Southern Culture. Reading and researching his work I found common ground between Faulkner’s literature and my photographs.
These images are a selection of the portraits I made of women from Oxford and the surrounding community.
Memory believes before knowing remembers.
Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing ever wonders.
William Faulkner