Artist Statement:
One of my absolute favorite activities is photographing flowers. It began as a fun way to make creative wallpapers for my phone or my computer desktop. I would take pictures of flowers I thought were pretty or had a unique pattern. I also loved photographing the flowers and bouquets I received as gifts; it was a way to preserve their temporary beauty in a long-term way. As I began to learn more about photography, my love of florals only grew. Instead of being taking photos to make wallpapers, I began to see flowers as an interesting subject to play with all sorts of different elements.
In “Naturae,” I wanted to play with depth of field, exposure, and different framing techniques. I began to notice how, even among similar flowers and plants, each plant is still unique and individual. The way the leaves grow, the subtle colors in the center of the flower, the curl of new growth… each is a distinctive and unique fingerprint of nature. “Naturae” is an exploration of the color, shape, and beauty of the natural world.
Kyllie K. Mahoney 