by Albert C. Koetsier
For me, artistic expression is very important in life. Art brings to the surface hidden emotions and values that we do not realize we may have. Art gives us a precious justification for our own existence.
I make use of photographic techniques≠≠but in the physical sense, my work is not common photography. My subjects are not exposed to light; they are exposed to X-rays instead. No cameras are used. X-ray images are made like ≥photograms≤ or ≥shadow≤ images. I make them directly on large pieces of sheet film using my own X-ray machine. The resulting X-ray negatives are printed and enlarged on fiber-based fine art photographic paper. All printing is done in my home studio by hand. The hand tinting≠≠using a special oil-based paint for fine photographs≠≠is done by my wife Anne.
By using this unusual medium of invisible rays, my images explore and visualize what normally cannot be seen with the naked eye. My abstract images explore the metaphorical qualities of X-rays. In my X-rayographs, another world opens up≠≠a world which is different, mysterious and beautiful≠≠a world which explores the beauty and complexity within. Life is both graceful and ephemeral.
For more information and images, please go to www.beyondlight.com or email ackoetsier@aol.com.