Shaun Benak

My work is about recreating subtle fleeting moments of imaginative thoughts, and the discovery of newer ways to express those moments. The intention is to connect with the viewers own internal ramblings by providing an episode of stimulus that allows the time and space to do so.

To create this work, I composite images and videos of my own endeavors to instill a personal connection between me and the imagery I am producing. This allows me to reflect and engage with my own bewildering imaginative thoughts. My prolific behavior in creating allows me to constantly be engaged with the modes of reflection and discovery, furthering the possibility to become in tune with the viewer.

I have spent most of my life connecting with the self. In many ways it has been as an escape from the distaste I have for the short comings of the world around me. I feel the need to create in a mode that satisfies my spirit. In doing so it helps me understand myself and allows others to see what is inside of me, and possibly inside of them.