capture the essence of a moment
evoke an emotion, a reaction
an experience
a way to transcend monotony, routine, reality
a pathway to a new understanding
a representation of a culture, a people, an era
an embodiment of a soul, a life, a person
a method to overcome, confront, witness a fear
to create stillness
to press pause
a therapy for the artist / a therapy for the observer
to witness, to participate
to express beauty
a translation
to create / breathe / live