John Charbonneau

This series portrays bird-men seen in a wide range of situations and settings. Human bodies seamlessly combined with bird heads populate a photographically clear dream world. While the bodies establish the figures human nature, the bird head suggests a freedom from human limitations. The images frequently have a humorous aspect and often resonate symbolically. The characters take on a mysterious and mythic quality. The surprising result is an opening to free associate ideas, an ambiguity which lends itself to observer generated narratives. Starting from a conceptual sketch, these images blend digital painting and photographic elements into a photo-realistic dreamscape. Each piece is a seamless montage comprised of elements which Ive digitally created and several to many image segments from my photographs. Prints are made on fine art papers with pigment inks.