under her skin #7

Edmond Thommen describes himself first and foremost as a photographic artist.

For him, the art begins with the camera, his photographs. The digital element is simply the palette that allows him to blend and refine his work. Photographic art has always been more than the image; it is a blending of a visual moment with the movement of the soul, the conveyance of emotion and the gentle awakening of the intent of the artist.

The female figure forms the basis of his art. They may soften or highlight the body’s outline by blending it into several layers of images he superimposes on the figure. Sometimes the figure seems to disappear behind a barrage of organic materials or man-made structures – until the viewer’s eyes start to actively search for the lines that in his or her mind “must be there” behind the textured facade.

Remember, art is good for your soul