Photography by Ellie Hawkes
When The Dust Settles
Ellie Hawkes
My practice explores nature in all forms through processes of photography and printing techniques. The subjects I use have primary references to environmental matter and can be perceived as physical samples of nature. My work more recently has been focused around printed matter and digital processes, exploring seasonal colours and shapes. The prints respond to interior settings and appear three dimensional in form.
Circular shapes are the main theme within my practice, used to magnify specific areas of a photographic image or design. Perspex and vinyl materials are used to compose the circular discs I create. The translucent material enables light and colouration to infiltrate through the work, creating depth and obscurities.'When the Dust Settles' was created by spraying foliage in silver spray paint and experimenting with printing methods to finalise the design. The silver represents 'the silver lining' and becomes a metaphor for optimism, meaning a negative occurrence may have a positive aspect to it.
Photographic Print on Perspex
50cm Diameter