The Four Elements

Images Copyright © 2001 Bill Decker


Artist's Statement —
The concept of all matter being composed of four elements dates back to Empedocles of Agrigentum (490 - 430 BC). This theory of matter was then elaborated by Aristotle, and continues to this day to be the basis for diverse theories, cults, psychoanalysis, herbal medicines, and more. The series portrays Earth, Air, Fire, and Water as they appear around us. The images range from realism to fantasy, but each captures the element's essence through color, form, and texture.


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