I am fascinated by the power of imagery to evoke memories and emotions. After decades of experimenting, I realized I fluctuate between very classic but moody photos and experimental mixed media work. It took quite some time to be comfortable in both worlds. With my photos, I look to evoke a mood rather than recreate a specific, particular place. With my mixed media work, though some see it as just texture, I invite viewers to explore their own memories and emotions. Usually I start by overlapping my own digital photos - “tangling” various moments of my life. Once printed, I often embellish to add richness with materials such as charcoal, graphite, silver or gold leaf, and pastels, which also creates sort of a final once-of-a-kind stamp.

CONTACT ME

David Wiinikka-Lydon is a photo & mixed media artist residing in Winston-Salem, NC. Currently Assistant Gallery Director at Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery as well as an ehibiting artist member in Photography & Mixed-Media.

To inquire about fine art prints please feel to use the contact form on this page or stop by Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery in person. I also have stock images available on Alamy.com.

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Maryland Institute College of Art

Digital editing and design tools I use:

iMac. 27" with 5K Retina Display

Spyder5 Pro for color calibration

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Camera Raw

Adobe InDesign

Wacom Intuous Pro Tablet