Robert Medina Cook

As a native New Mexican, I have been blessed with the opportunity and freedom to explore an incredible land—a land filled with mystery, ancestral spirits, and abundant light, texture, and color. It is here in New Mexico, land of my ancestors, that I derive inspiration for my work.

More a "seeker of images" rather than "photographer," I find myself wandering this "land of clear light"—not to document a subject, but with the intention of celebrating its existence. Many times as I stand with camera in hand before an ancient ruin, aging adobe church, or crumbling stone dwelling, there is a powerful intention to honor its presence—and its passing—as it slowly dissolves and returns back to the source from which it came. Other times, as I quietly watch horses or buffalo move through their world, I am overwhelmed by their powerful, spiritual presence and feel moved to pass on the experience through the lens of my camera. These experiences have enabled me to understand how Spirit embodies all things—and to be mindful of even the smallest of creations.

It is my hope to offer a glimpse beyond the physical presence of the subject, and open a door to a deeper level where the "essence of Spirit" speaks to each of us quietly—in its own unique way.

Thank you for taking the time to stop...look...and listen.

Website: www.RobertMedinaCook.com

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An award winning fine art photographer, Robert has been the subject of several articles including "The Ethereal Eye of Robert Medina Cook", a feature article in the September 2007 edition of New Mexico Magazine where his image, "Adobe Moon", was also used on the cover. His limited edition prints can be found in numerous private, corporate, and museum collections, including the Smithsonian affiliated Hubbard Museum of the American West. Several of his images were also chosen to be used in the nationally televised "HGTV 2010 Dream Home", recently built in San Pedro Estates, Sandia Park, New Mexico.

Robert personally prints, mats, and frames his works. To guarantee your investment, all images adhere to strict, archival museum standards.