James Maybe

In recent years, a number of fine arts photographers have begun to work more in front of a computer than behind a lens. Unfortunately, the vast majority of their creations are unexceptional pieces that are scarcely more impressive than what you can find at a Photoshopping contest websites, except that, perhaps in attempt to distinguish their serious art from the dabbling hordes, their images tend to be utterly lacking in humor or nuance. Dominic Rouse’s black-and-white photo collages, often depicting ancient beauty in decay along with a cluttered assortment of generic symbols, are no exceptions.