Bullock’s pictures have great power. They are at once simple and complex, stark and tender, precise and suggestive…. Opposites are…intensely present in the work of Wynn Bullock and his pictures radiate meaning.
~ Nat Herz
from “Wynn Bullock: A Critical Appreciation”, Infinity, Nov. 1961
"In 1957, the year Log and Horsetails was made, I turned twelve and the major topics for morning walks and talks with Dad were “space/time” and “opposites” and how those concepts could enrich our capacities to perceive, understand, and interrelate to the world within and around us… Not surprisingly, at that time I certainly couldn’t have described what he talked about in the way I just have. However, when I first saw Log and Horsetails, I had an “aha” moment and a seed of understanding began to take root. In addition to being an eloquent, richly meaningful image, for me it will always be a treasured reminder of Dad as a teacher/mentor as well as a marker of my own growth as a person."
~ Barbara Bullock-Wilson
Wynn Bullock's photograph "Log and Cat Tails" is a beautiful mix of simplicity and complexity. The rough texture of the log paired with the delicate, almost magical cat tails makes it both striking and gentle. As Nat Herz pointed out, Bullock's work radiates meaning, and this photograph is no exception. It invites you to pause and think, finding beauty in the contrasts.
This photograph captures a moment in time while also hinting at something timeless. The stark log against the soft cat tails creates a balance that's not just visually pleasing. It’s a reminder of how opposites can coexist beautifully, encouraging us to appreciate the delicate interplay of nature's elements. Bullock has invited us to see the world with a fresh perspective, finding wonder in the everyday.
