SECOND PLACE WINNER - Open Category: Open Theme (AMATEUR)
Herbarium
Photo © Anne Hoerter
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During the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries, there was an ever increasing interest in the natural world and the recording of the discoveries of Asia and the new world. The use of herbal remedies was constantly on the rise as well as the beginning of the classification of plants resulting in the need for scientific illustration. Realistic drawings of plants became necessary with the development of herbal medicines. These drawings were originally used in relation to the early attempts at medication and the need to identify specific plants.
This was the era of 'curiosity cabins' in which wealthy patrons established personal museums in their homes. Such rooms contained collections of animal, mineral and plant specimens. These specimens in turn, served for the artist as models for their realistic paintings.
There was a strong demand for accurate paintings of the many exotic plants entering Europe. Artists were highly sought after to paint the precious specimens of wealthy middle class patrons. Black backgrounds where commonly used in these still- life paintings because it emphasised the colours and forms of the chosen plants.
In this series of herbs, I wish to combine the style of 16th, 17th and 18th Century botanical painting with that of the detail found in scientific illustration. I want to explore positive and negative space. To combine different areas of focus which will result in a multi-dimensional image. To show the unique structure and shape of each chosen herb. To produce and explore a modern form of Botanical art.
forms of botanical images.
Studied at The Ontario College of Art, Toronto ,Canada.
Participant in Pixels of Identities Art Expo, Bogota, Columbia 2016
Award of Merit and selected to participate in the SNAP 2016 Silent Auction. Proceeds from the auction support the AIDS Committee of Toronto programs and services.
1st Place winner in Amateur / Nature/flower section of the International Photography Awards 2015
3 honorable mentions awarded at the International Photography Awards 2015
Saatchi Gallery-rotating screen - London, England
Editors' Spotlight National Geographic Your Shot March 2015
F-stop Magazine -2016
Dodho Magazine - June 3, 2015
Plant Curator Magazine - March 21. 2015
Botany of the Day spotlight - University of British Columbia, Canada
Shortlisted at IGPOTY Kew Gardens Photographic competition 2013
Botanical work- Cancer centre - Royal Victoria Hospital, Canada
Botanical work - Nuclear Medicine - Rechts der Isar Hospital, Munich, Germany
Botanical work - Centre for Critical Head Injuries - Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
Botanical work - Univ. Healthcare, Martinsburg, WV
Currently residing in Canada and Germany.
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During the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries, there was an ever increasing interest in the natural world and the recording of the discoveries of Asia and the new world. The use of herbal remedies was constantly on the rise as well as the beginning of the classification of plants resulting in the need for scientific illustration. Realistic drawings of plants became necessary with the development of herbal medicines. These drawings were originally used in relation to the early attempts at medication and the need to identify specific plants.
This was the era of 'curiosity cabins' in which wealthy patrons established personal museums in their homes. Such rooms contained collections of animal, mineral and plant specimens. These specimens in turn, served for the artist as models for their realistic paintings.
There was a strong demand for accurate paintings of the many exotic plants entering Europe. Artists were highly sought after to paint the precious specimens of wealthy middle class patrons. Black backgrounds where commonly used in these still- life paintings because it emphasised the colours and forms of the chosen plants.
In this series of herbs, I wish to combine the style of 16th, 17th and 18th Century botanical painting with that of the detail found in scientific illustration. I want to explore positive and negative space. To combine different areas of focus which will result in a multi-dimensional image. To show the unique structure and shape of each chosen herb. To produce and explore a modern form of Botanical art.
About author:
Independent Fine Art Photographer specializing in uniqueforms of botanical images.
Studied at The Ontario College of Art, Toronto ,Canada.
Participant in Pixels of Identities Art Expo, Bogota, Columbia 2016
Award of Merit and selected to participate in the SNAP 2016 Silent Auction. Proceeds from the auction support the AIDS Committee of Toronto programs and services.
1st Place winner in Amateur / Nature/flower section of the International Photography Awards 2015
3 honorable mentions awarded at the International Photography Awards 2015
Saatchi Gallery-rotating screen - London, England
Editors' Spotlight National Geographic Your Shot March 2015
F-stop Magazine -2016
Dodho Magazine - June 3, 2015
Plant Curator Magazine - March 21. 2015
Botany of the Day spotlight - University of British Columbia, Canada
Shortlisted at IGPOTY Kew Gardens Photographic competition 2013
Botanical work- Cancer centre - Royal Victoria Hospital, Canada
Botanical work - Nuclear Medicine - Rechts der Isar Hospital, Munich, Germany
Botanical work - Centre for Critical Head Injuries - Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
Botanical work - Univ. Healthcare, Martinsburg, WV
Currently residing in Canada and Germany.
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