I became interested in the expression of faith by post-modern generations as I have been involved in spiritual pursuits myself for over 30 years in predominantly Eastern based religions.

 In this age we make decisions as to which religious or spiritual direction we are going to take or not, and don’t necessarily follow the tradition in which we were raised. At the same time, at least in New England, we don’t necessarily speak openly about what our beliefs and practices are or publicly display any symbols of faith. Statistically we know that our society is becoming more secular, but at the same time there are many people actively practicing a wide variety of faiths.

 I am interested in exploring the shrines and altars that are in homes. These displays of faith vary from dedicated spaces of practice to being a personal reminder of something bigger than oneself. Many people that I have met and photographed have moved through different traditions through the years from Judeo/Christian to Shamanism to Buddhism. And the altars include the best of what was gained in those practices, along with their current spiritual alignment and also reflect the faith that they were raised in