Photographed in a contained studio environment, the resulting work is a collection of images juxtaposing the wild against the controlled. The purity of the backdrop magnifies the raw beauty of ‘The Natives’, with a hyper-realness that amplifies every minute detail.
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Originally inspired by a desire to photograph Australia’s unique wildlife for his newborn son’s nursery, the portrait series has come to symbolise a poignant moment in time. Bushfires have devastated Australia and destroyed the very habitats these animals once called home, giving new meaning to the studio setting as a representation of the void that has been left in the wake of the destruction.
However, the contrast between studio and nature does not only symbolise the void, it is also a celebration of the diverse range of captivating and wondrous creatures that roam this great southern land - and the importance of their protection for generations to come.
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