From the Editor

by Audrey Punnett

For many years, the cover image for this edition of the Journal has been and continues to be my favorite. I have been literally mesmerized by the image’s spiritual nature. Of course, this is one of many of Steve Dzerigian’s photographs that are so moving. When we decided to have a call for a favorite photo and short essay for the Blocks & Mortar section, I again thought of this photograph for the cover. I knew I also wanted to interview this photographer who brings a unique perspective to his work. Weaving history, philosophy, and the natural world with art-making, Steve adopted photography as his primary investigative and contemplative tool. The activities of photography and teaching photography became his life’s work.

In addition, Steve has devoted himself to facilitating art and education in Central California for more than forty-five years. Steve’s work is represented in many public and private collections, as well as being exhibited in many one-person and group exhibitions in museums and galleries throughout the United States.

I hope you will enjoy this edition of Jung Journal.

Audrey Punnett, Editor-in Chief