Creature

We often have this impulse, this desire, to ignore our responsibilities and take a leap of faith. Take risks. Be spontaneous and never look back. We are all animals, after all. We have animalistic thoughts and tendencies to act on our hearts and our desires. This piece is an expression of not only identifying with this need for freedom but the need to turn away from "human" and face in the mirror the truth that we are creatures. Our way of life is a fabrication -- a societal rhythm we cannot escape no matter where we are in the world. We are the only species to have made such a complex world for ourselves yet we are so controlled by it at the same time. I chose an owl to represent my desire to be a creature of the night and to boldly explore, seek out, and dive towards my dreams much like an owl hunts for its prey. Photo information: All photos taken by me, including the owl, which I had the chance of meeting at the Capilano bridges in Canada.