Fallen Fine Art Photography by John Pusateri is a biodiversity and fine art photography project by the New Zealand-based artists. It first commenced with setting pit-fall traps on 8 May 2007. Twice a month, for thirteen months, Pusateri gathered, separated, cleaned, labeled and preserved the trapped specimens. These specimens were photographed along with fragments of ceramic, glass, and other found items.
The specimen samples, as a collated whole, along with additional information gathered for the Fallen Fine Art Photography project, provide valuable baseline data that will clarify a sustainable approach to replanting native New Zealand bush where invasive bush is currently prevalent.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Biodiversity Documentation
- There is an opportunity to use photography to document biodiversity and preserve valuable baseline data for future sustainable practices.
- Sustainable Land Management
- The collection and analysis of baseline data for replanting purposes can lead to more sustainable land management practices.
- Found Object Art
- The combination of preserved specimens and found objects in art can lead to unique and visually striking pieces.
Where This Applies
- Photography
- Opportunities for photographers to collaborate with scientists to document biodiversity and preserve valuable baseline data.
- Environmental Conservation
- The collection and analysis of baseline data can inform sustainable land management practices and aid in environmental conservation efforts.
- Fine Art
- Found object art that combines preserved specimens with other items can lead to unique and visually striking pieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and thought-provoking.
