Final Project
Cohesive Series, “Urban Jungle”
The words “concrete” and “jungle” are usually never put in the same sentence, considering they are quite the opposite of each other. My final project, Urban Jungle, aims to depict a different side of nature amid an unnatural environment. Nature in itself holds organic qualities and forms, while architecture contains sharp, contrasting lines. Two very contrasting forces complement each other through their distinct differences. When nature is presented alongside with man-made structures, its irregularity stands out even more than if it were to stand alone. It is almost as if things created by humans unintentionally bring out nature’s beauty. The objective behind choosing to present this series in black and white is to bring attention to the forms created, rather than having color be a distraction.While the world is constantly building itself, nature always finds a way to remind us that it will always hold the greatest power, as it is an unstoppable force. Subtle reminders range from nature morphing itself into man-made materials to nature expanding itself over these structures.
Influences and references:
- Vivianne Maier
- Phillip Hyde
- https://warbletoncouncil.org/caracteristicas-de-la-selva-5933
- https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/on-location/featured-stories/the-art-of-making-national-parks/