Religions of Life drawing by Brad Perks as Disc Skys 1976

Religions of Life was created by me (Brad Perks) in the year 1976 at the age of 21. "Disc Skys" was my pen name. The 60's and 70's were a vibrant time, with dark and stormy moments. I was amazed and confused in a world of changes.

I took a year to complete this study of good and evil. A study of God locked in battle with the Devil. This is me searching my way out of the darkness and into the light. I saw black and white with many shades of grey in between.

The central figure started as a self portrait of a clown. I began drawing and then started pealing away the layers to reveal my true self. This is what I found under all the make up I had on the exterior for the world to see. Was reality inside or out?

I consider life to be a balance. It is a balance of pain and pleasure. I was learning a balancing act of my own.

I am showing these very personal drawings after 30 years. I am finally ready for people to see the artist in me. The artist that found a voice in photography. I show these very introspective times of self discovery. I want to offer others hope. Out of struggle does comes strength.

Life is a puzzle of pieces all woven together, with you in the middle. It is a tapestry of life.