Modus

About the Work

From the Artist

"Modus" means a measure. This print is about a measure of color-vision—a play of shapes against forms—a balance—of constant movement against light and color—through the eyes to the heart to heal the mind.
_{—From Brandywine Workshop and Archives records}

For me, the artist’s responsibility is to keep the temple (body, mind, and spirit) clear, clean and open by being aware and by keeping watch over what enters it mentally and physically. When it is so tuned, the creative impulses can be fully received and reflected to the highest degree, where line, form, and color define a space that the viewer can feel with the heart, explore with the eyes, and contemplate with the mind.
_{—Excerpted from https://www.adgercowans.com/about, accessed 6-13-2021}

Not only is Adger Cowans one of America’s finest photographers, he is, as well, one of its finest painters. Through film and paint his keen, sensitive eye hauntingly reveals things, places and moments that make up the bonfires of our lives; those shadows we live and swim in as we grind out the drama of everyday existence. Often such talent as his abided by the rules set by others. But his individualism sets him apart—simply because he follows his own convictions. His photography and paintings are possessed with certainties and reasons, and one has a thirst to see more.  They go as far as imagery can go without really speaking. Mr. Cowans has acquired the freedom to master himself. and obviously he became free from the moment he chose to be.
_{—Gordon Parks, from https://www.adgercowans.com/, accessed 6-13-2021}