John Murray

Photography externalizes my inner world, allowing me to communicate in a universal language that requires no words. Art is a universal voice

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What is your favorite type of art to create?

Photography. Without a single doubt. Taking photos is what came to me naturally when I was a child. I remember a time when my brother got a brand new digital point and shoot camera for his birthday (I believe) and I remember thinking, how do I steal that? I need it. I didn’t have much to work with when I was younger until I started asking for camera things for my birthday. I want to expand my work to various forms of photography. Analog and digital, maybe even filming.

Where do you find inspiration?

Nature and science inspire me in ways I cannot put into words. I’m inspired by the idea of learning something different, also something meaningful. Nature is exactly that also; a school for those yearning to learn about what life is about. those who have the courage to enter the thick foliage of the forest will be taught by one of the most masterful teachers on the planet. Nature.

What would you do with $25,000?

This is a rather difficult question to answer. There’s millions of things I could do with that money, but I want to play it smart. I would take this money as an opportunity to reset difficulties in my life, such as stressful bills most likely. This would allow me to focus more on my craft. I could also use it to kick start my creative career which would mean the absolute world to me of course. I want this more than anything.

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