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August 30, 2016February 4, 2020 by Michael

My Lolita Story

It is time to turn up the heat on the dirty end of winter … and so this update on an ongoing story … Over the past few years I have been photographing and reinterpreting the Lolita story; Variations on a theme. I have read and re-read the novel by Vladimir Nabokov and watched the 1962 Stanley Kubrick version of the movie once again; as well as the 1997 version directed by Adrian Lyne starring Jeremy Irons: two excellent movies filled with rich imagery. For my own part I had brought together 3 different women who were interested in the theme … stirred in some personal stock images which I have been accumulating over the past few years and concocted this version of my Lolita Story. Enjoy and stay tuned as the story continues to grow … Cheers Michael

Senior Lolita

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 by Michael

East Bolton Farmers Market 2020

It’s here! the season is officially open for the East Bolton Farmers Market. Come and meet the faces new and old … great cheer and delicious food and TEA of course! Live Like Water … I’ll be there. The Market is Every Saturday 9.30 AM till 12pm 18 Terrio Park East Bolton J0E1G0 Do check out the markets face book page https://www.facebook.com/MarchePublicBoltonEst/

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March 31, 2020June 6, 2020 by Michael

Don’t Panic … Let the Good Times Roll

In light of the Covid19 situation I have been thinking about this whole situation with toilet paper and peoples over reactions … all the hoarding … what shitty behavior! And so Grandma Dynamite and I did a shoot … here is the result … Enjoy

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March 30, 2020June 6, 2020 by Michael

Mother’s Prayer

Mother’s Prayers

Stories begin to tell themselves over the years. Here I have gathered pieces to tell you the story of my Mother and a piece of land she bought with my Father back in 1965, a year before I was born. Over the years it has become more difficult for her physically and financially. The foundation of the old house began to shift and with it its walls until things fall apart. In this work I explore physical, financial and emotional shifts as well as the persistence of the human spirit to continue to struggle for a future beyond our years.

The future is uncertain future. What am I to do oh Lord? Guild me

The mattress over the years soaks up all our dreams and nighmares.

Not even fire can burn away what the mind stores.

When the mind wanders so does the body ... and the nights are filled with terror.

Plank by plank the walls disappeared. A whole life time of colour stripped to black and white ... shapes and forms shifting with each season.

From the darkness memories attack. Where are you Lord

Mornings are always cold. The light beautifully illuminates ... and provides a little warmth.

This sickness shall pass and I will heal.

With the light hope. A humble whisper to the Lord.

From the deep subconscious I reach out.. and pull myself out..

My Bloody Eye you'll take advantage of me ... not this day my friend.

I will survive ... I will thrive!

I will collect and harvest.

I will rebuild and gather.

I will continue to plant oh Lord ... because it must be done.

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February 6, 2020February 8, 2020 by Michael

Korean Streets 1996 – 2017

This collection is in the making. It contains some of my favorite Shots from 1996 to 2017. Stay tuned for the book versions of the Live Like Water Story. See something you like? Contact me for a quote.

Nampodong Market Man

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February 5, 2020June 6, 2020 by Michael

Self Portraits: Me Me Me … All of Me

Of course I am a Mad Hatter … of sorts … and I like to tell tall tales … I wear many hats … character sketches … self portraits and exploration … and so here … and now … I gaze and reflect over the years … many steps … how I have transformed and taken on personas … exploring … Live Like Water … and now Introduce the retrospective … a rear view mirror and windshield … Stay tuned as I revisit, reshuffle and reorganize the journey …

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February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 by Michael

British Columbia Landscapes

Over the years and I have been building up my fine art prints from BC. I spent many moments in these magical spots. Let me know which images speak to you.

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January 14, 2020February 6, 2020 by Michael

China Streets

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November 10, 2019February 9, 2020 by Michael

The Live Like Water Retreat

Some of my Fine Art prints inspired by my Live Like Water Retreat located in the beautiful Easter Townships of Quebec. I work and walk this land over and over and with each season discover more of its beauty. I hope these images also inspire you. I have some these cards printed and for sale with some nice teas. Follow the link to Live Like Water and Enjoy

Mail A Great Cup of Oolong Tea

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October 16, 2019February 6, 2020 by Michael

Woman Shaman Portrait

I met Caroline Oullette of the La petite Fiole at the East Bolton Farmers Market when I was selling my teas. I wanted to explore Healing and Shamanism and Wildcrafting a theme that resonated with both of us.

Recently I stumbled upon an Experimental Folk group called Heilung. Their sounds and dress inspired me. Do explore this group if you have a chance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heilung

Anyways, I hope you enjoy the series as much as I enjoyed exploring this theme … lets all take a little time to heal our spiritual wounds.

And Please do check out Caroline’s natural products and services! https://www.lapetitefiole.com/

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September 10, 2019June 6, 2020 by Michael

Teaman In Ottawa

I recently had the pleasure to spend the day in Ottawa. Of course my first stop was to find the famous 5 and to share a good cup of tea. When I got to the Hill were I used to perform my duties as a Grenadier Guard all was quiet. Seems my girls were moved down the road. And so with my favorite tea pot I quickly dashed off. It was a short steep over and we of course enjoyed a good cup of tea … what can I say this years spring harvest was delightful!

After a spot of tea I was off toward the National Gallery of Canada. A first for me. And what a pleasure it was. Such an inspiring space to enjoy art. So if ever you are in the neighborhood do spend some time at the Gallery. The permanent collection is wonderful and don’t forget the Canadian Photography Institute. Here are a few images from my day in Ottawa.

Enjoy Michael

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