Inspired by the deep South I have spent almost three decades living on a barrier Island in the low country. My creative genre is strongly associated with the Southern Gothic aesthetic. My work explores reflections on such themes as faith, suffering, loss, compassion and unconditional love.

For years I have drawn inspiration and insight from a variety of theological and literary sources, seeking dialogue with mythical and archetypal meanings in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Much like Southern revival music, morals and paradox abode on longing for a higher ground to lift the weary.

The works created for ArtFields are contemporary narrative portraits in photography using simple allegorical themes.



Denise Carson