JEFF PALMER

I was born in 1948 in Palm Springs, California. After studying theater in San Diego, having adventures and living in such diverse places as Colorado and Saudi Arabia, I returned to the Coachella Valley with my partner Joe. The desert greatly influenced the aesthetic I developed as I grew up. The distinct quality of light and shadow on the textures of the vast plains, eroded mountains and towering clouds instilled in me a perception of the sculptural quality of light. The quiet and often hidden sensuality of the desert created a feeling of intimacy and mystery. The flowing grace of warm water and warm air influenced my sensuality. All of these were instilled at an early age... Interested in the visual arts as a very young man, I graduated with a Master's degree in Theatre Arts which I went on to teach for 15 years. It was from this world of theatrical design and lighting that I first entered the world of photography - taking photos of actors in dramatic settings. I fell in love with..