Edwards describes his aesthetic theory as Merge, “the compression of words into images or Characters.” In his view, language is a concrete element like air, water, and fire and has the innate capacity to inspire action through creativity and perception. The Rainbow Light X 4 painting counts among one of the most identifiable of his 1990’s – 2000’s work; colorful, inclusive, and illuminating. The variation of the characters becomes a metaphor for the diverse cultures existing under one LIGHT, that being respect for all humanity. “We have become information hunter/gatherers seeking unique knowledge and guidance in the omnipresent immersion of data flow. My work recognizes the impulse for immediate fulfillment but also emphasizes patience and understanding, linking these contradictory attributes to new creative art forms and the human interface in the realm of the world cultural complex.”