Inspired by the man's relationship with nature, the "Plants/Objects//Paint" image series by Nanna Hänninen marries two opposing art forms; photography and the practice of abstract painting.
Layering her botanical captures, the Finnish photographer and visual artist translates her process through a clever combination of painted accents that are applied atop her original images.
The artist skews and alters her reality with the addition of applied acrylic color blobs, thick drops of paint and heavy brushstrokes that enhance photo captures of florals, plants and trees. Experimenting with a variety of natural and conceptual elements, these artworks by Nanna Hänninen play with perception and offer up an unconventional translation of beauty for their viewer. Moreover, the striking portraits merge two mediums that are closely related yet extremely different and prove that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Abstracted Botanical Artworks
- The trend of combining photography and painting to create abstract botanical art presents opportunities for artists to experiment with perception and unconventional beauty.
- Layered Reality
- The trend of layering painted accents atop original images allows for the creative alteration of reality and the enhancement of natural subjects.
- Merging Photography and Painting
- The trend of merging photography and painting opens up avenues for artists to explore the relationship between two distinct art forms and challenge traditional notions of beauty.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Design
- The art and design industry can embrace the trend of abstract botanical artworks to create unique and visually striking pieces.
- Photography
- The photography industry can explore the trend of layering and altering reality through painted accents, offering a new perspective on capturing natural subjects.
- Fine Art
- The fine art industry can leverage the trend of merging photography and painting to push boundaries and redefine traditional artistic practices.
