The images for Wesley's stunning light box installations are shot on a large-format camera which was specifically hand built for him. His desire to illuminate the most minute specimens of nature is possible with this beautiful instrument. The lens moves backwards and forwards on the end of an 8 foot bellows - much like an elephants trunk - supported by three tripods. The length is needed for the magnification of up to five times real-life scale. Long exposures of up to two minutes are made possible by shooting late at night when it is perfectly dark and still.

A passionate gardener, the artist states, " My garden is a constant source of inspiration for me. I have worked it for nearly 30 years now, although it has existed for almost 80 years. It's very eclectic - a mix of tropical and old English plantings.The most interesting times of the year for me are early spring and late fall. These are the times when most people are not that interested in the growth state. I want to get past the flower as a pretty object. That's certainly been done before. Usually I photograph something that is just emerging or dead and decaying. For example, a tiny seed pod that others might overlook or ignore is a thing of fascination to me. I strip it bare and expose a beauty that most people don't see.

"My subjects are not only from my garden. I'm always on the lookout for new material - roadsides are a wonderful source. I've also had the opportunity to collect dried flowers from markets in Paris and, most recently, the Chelsea flower market in New York."

Anderson's 8x10 inch original transparencies are of the highest quality. No two images are the same and no duplicates are made. Each installation is a unique piece.