FLOWERS
FLOWERS
I photograph flowers in our traditional Cottage garden in situ, using natural light and intensely contrasting backgrounds. I do this to emphasize the removal of the flowers from their natural habitats and to focus the eye and attention on their unique shapes and textures. It’s a way to capture the fleeting nature of the flowers. It’s also a reminder of the beauty that hides in plain sight, providing an opportunity to see beyond the flower’s surface beauty and make an oasis of calm for the eye. In this, our eyes can wander and contemplate what lies within such elegant creations of nature.
I’m inspired by Karl Blossfelt’s microscopic details, the fragility of Irving Penn’s flower photography, the minimalism of Robert Mapplethorpe’s compositions, and the boldness of Marimekko’s textiles.
The images were photographed during Spring/Summer 2020 and have been memorialized in a variety of mediums, from greeting cards to table linens and more.
