Michael Northrop platinum level member northropart@aol.com www.michaelnorthrop.com Carpe Tempum Bag of Guilt Magazine from Apartment #1 Time Served

It is my belief, that art should not make bold declarations that simply demonstrate the artist's opinion, but should make inquiry of the viewer. How we respond to questions tells us much about ourselves and conclusions we reach in answering those questions are much more likely to create an enduring impression than the assault of a didactic statement. I try to create images that ask questions that inquire beyond the meaning of the artifact and search the purposes of the viewer. Insidious Progression