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Fashion campaigns surround themselves in plants

Fashion campaigns surround themselves in plants

There have been many advertising campaigns already in 2014 where plants have starred. Here are four of our favourites from the fashion world. Plants sell things. Why? Because (amongst many other things) they are fresh, architectural, vibrant, diverse and alive. Credit to all the artists involved for recognising the value and beauty in their application. …

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Haunted palm trees embody what is missing

Haunted palm trees embody what is missing

Before understanding the context or even reading the name of Hrair Sarkissian’s ‘Execution Squares’ (2008), one of the first things you notice are the presence of palm trees in many of the 12 large scale colour photographs on show. The second thing you notice is that something is not quite right with them. This series of photographs, which currently forms part of …

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Peter Zéglis’ photography surrounds plants in mystery

Peter Zéglis’ photography surrounds plants in mystery

Plant Curator has been appreciating the photography of Greek born artist Peter Zéglis and reflecting on how he uses plants in a scene. In his series ‘Misplacements / Misalignments’ he has images where plants do not take up much space, in others they dominate, but whatever their density they are always key to the scene …

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Interview with landscape photographer Graham Osborne

Interview with landscape photographer Graham Osborne

A multi-award winning photographer, hailed as a “Landscape Master” by Outdoor Photographer Magazine, and called “one of Canada’s best photographers” by CBC, Graham Osborne has not been short of accolades in his career. His publication list includes many picture book triumphs including Plant Curator’s personal favourite Wildflowers: Seasonal Splendors of the North American West, which beautifully …

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Botanically challenged but special

Botanically challenged but special

Not sure what exactly it is about a badly groomed or recalcitrant shrub that is endearing. But they generally are. Even more so if found in a slightly less than salubrious locale. They’re like the kid that just doesn’t realise how special they are, you just want to help their self-esteem while not changing them …

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Modern takes on floral artwork classics

Modern takes on floral artwork classics

Today we look at two artists who took inspiration from still life past masters to create their own floral artwork, each with its own message and purpose. Dan Tobin Smith’s Still Life with Flowers Currently exhibiting at The Storeroom at L’Entrepôt in Dalston until June 8th as part of this year’s Chelsea Fringe, Dan Tobin Smith’s Still …

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Nine 21st Century flower power artists

Nine 21st Century flower power artists

Since the turn of the century the following nine artists have used flowers or plants in a call for peace, to counteract images of violence or to highlight social injustice. We celebrate them all here along with the life-affirming nature and beauty of plants. 1. Collages of Mister Blick, 2014 Blick’s collages substitute weapons with …

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Naked bodies look good in flowers

Naked bodies look good in flowers

Plant Curator is astonished by the work of Cecelia Webber who takes photographs of nude models in different poses and then edits them together digitally to form inordinately life-like images of flowers or other organisms. When viewed at a distance, you do not notice the reality of the subject – how can that be?  They are …

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The amazing world of Carl Warner

The amazing world of Carl Warner

Stumbling across the work of food photographer Carl Warner is quite a trip.  Below you will find a few of our favourite plant-food derived images. We seem to have a preference for green vegetables. See many more delicious shots, and learn all about this talented and successful foodscapist, on his website and via the video below. www.carlwarner.com …

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One (quality) photo a day for the rest of Woody Campbell’s life

One (quality) photo a day for the rest of Woody Campbell’s life

Woody Campbell is taking one photo a day for the rest of his life. Not just any old photo, but a really nice one. He then puts it on his photo blog for us all to enjoy. Since he has been going for 1,645 days now, he is able to offer up interesting comparisons too. …

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