Augustine Garcia’s art aspires for honesty; he aims to use images to capture precious instances of humanity. Within all images lies the raw substance of life — every living subject in an image holds desire, yearning of some sort. In every image rests a subjective, metaphorical persona. Garcia finds a particular richness in capturing people in moments of unguarded emotion. It can be understood as an insight into the self’s axis of affection — towards others, oneself, or even existence as a whole. He has submerged himself in his photography. Finding meaning through intimate portraiture of himself and others allows him to create something pure and profoundly honest.” — Tyler Willow