Constrictions
A paradox exists within our desire to be closer to nature: as we build roads and buildings in pursuit of natural beauty, we end up destroying the very thing we attempt to be closer to. This body of work explores the encroachment of urban development on natural spaces, where nature, voiceless and defenseless, suffers at the hand of human expansion.
In this series, I capture the tension between nature's innate freedom and the boundaries we impose upon it. The images depict groups of plants — ferns, lupine flowers, ivy, and coniferous branches — isolated within a blackened void. This void is created by enclosing the plants within a darkened tube. I start with a wide, open tube and gradually tighten it until the edges of the plants press against its sides. The result is a stark contrast between the organic forms and the surrounding emptiness. This creates a sense of detachment, as the plants are confined within a shrinking space, unable to expand into the endless void. The tension between the plants and the surrounding darkness reflects nature's struggle against the constraints of human development.
Through this work, I aim to convey the fragility of the natural world, reminding us of the delicate balance between humans and nature and the consequences of our desire to live in harmony in a world we continue to threaten.
