Tag: nature
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Darkroom Interventions: Artist Sonia Mangiapane uses optical modifiers to create vibrant images to investigate domesticated landscapes
29 November 2024Interviewed by: Elizabeth Ransom We exist during a time where camera phones reign supreme. These little devices capture all aspects of our lives from our daily activities to the the places we travel. Our social media is inundated with photos of holidays spent exploring new places and images enhanced with a variety of…
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From Nature: Kari Varner creates images of Tyson chicken plants by growing algae
25 October 2024Interviewed by: Elizabeth Ransom Throughout the US some chicken plants and other agricultural organizations are dumping waste materials that are rich in nitrogen and phosphorus directly into nearby waterways. This causes the degradation of local ecosystems. Motivated by the negative environmental impact on these vulnerable environments, American artist Kari Varner creates images of…
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Submerged: Canadian artist Ella Morton travels to the Arctic Circle to create sublime images that address climate change
23 July 2024Interviewed by: Elizabeth Ransom In an time when we are constantly inundated with pictures, how can photographers create an image of the climate crisis? How can they make audiences pay attention? Canadian artist Ella Morton uses experimental approaches to create sublime and unique works of art that evoke the emotion of visiting remote…
