The Illusion of Orderly Progress

Illusions... fits into many categories: entomology, graphic art, or insect appreciation perhaps. Whatever the subdivision of this work may be, I myself found it very appealing. Similar to her numerous other works, she grabs the viewer here - calling my personal perspectives concerning human nature into question. One thing is certain about Barbara Norfleet's collection - she is an admirer of insects, from the mundane to the rare species, a woman of immense talent.

While not for the overtly squeamish, since her "actors" are various tropical bugs and spiders, this is a very compelling photo collection. Even while it is obviously a constructed still life, these scenes crackle with life, energy, and meaning, poking gentle -- and not so gentle -- fun at the human condition.