Photographer Martin Hill has collaborated with Philippa Jones to create circle of life art. Hill essentially travels around the world, using nature as his muse for a series of environmental sculptures. Hill's work is dependent on the time of day, for several of his pieces require sunlight to hit them just so in order to get the full effect. In terms of his intent with the project, Hill explains, "I hope people reflect on their relationship to natural systems and how they can help to improve it through the way they live their lives."
Hill's collection of images includes the 'Ice Circle,' a project which required ice extraction and depended on reflection to create a breath-taking effect, 'Synergy,' which was created out of an interconnected network of raupo stems and flax threads, and 'Stone Circle,' which was made out of light-weight pumice stones.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Environmental Sculptures
- Exploring the use of natural elements in art and how it can impact environmental awareness.
- Sun-dependent Art
- Utilizing sunlight as a key component of artwork creation and its potential for creative expression.
- Installation Art
- Creating large-scale pieces that aim to reflect and raise awareness of the relationship between humans and nature.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art
- The art industry can expand its horizons by involving natural elements in their projects.
- Environmental Activism
- Organizations promoting environmental awareness and conservation can utilize artwork as a tool for advocacy.
- Tourism
- Communities can promote eco-tourism around installations that showcase natural beauty and inspire environmental reflexion.
