Tyler W. GreenAmerican Artist

Black Bones

This series confronts the stark interplay between life, decay, and environmental ruin. Through a series of dark, evocative images featuring bones submerged in a black mixture of linseed oil and charcoal pigment—derived from burnt wood—I delve into the toxic legacy of industrialization. The contrast between the energy found in burning organic matter, such as fossil fuels, and the impact this has on living organisms symbolizes our profound dependence on these fuels and their devastating effects on the natural world.

Each photograph acts as a visual testament to the ongoing loss of biodiversity and the extensive ecological destruction that characterizes our present environmental crisis. By presenting these hauntingly beautiful yet grim representations, I aim to provoke reflection and dialogue about the urgent need for change. These images are a reminder of the fragile balance between human progress and ecological sustainability, urging us to reconsider our impact and seek meaningful solutions before the consequences become irrevocable.