honorable mention
Jeff clemenz netherlands
title
Within my vicinity, I find Infinity
In the spring of 2022, physical limitations led clemenz to embrace macro-photography as the primary medium for their photogenic work. This technique enables them to capture the beauty and intricacy of miniature worlds, transforming ordinary objects into infinite sources of inspiration. clemenz's artistic process commences with the intuitive selection of organic materials from his immediate environment, which are then brought into the studio to explore various compositions.
As an emerging artist, clemenz explores existential themes that resonate with the complexities of human experience. His thought-provoking creations encourage us to embrace life's imperfections, transience, and incomplete aspects, while celebrating the wisdom embedded in the natural cycle of growth and decay. Through his art, clemenz aspires to inspire a profound understanding of the fragile equilibrium that underpins life, and to reveal the fleeting beauty that lies within imperfection and impermanence.
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See bio.about the photographer
clemenz is an artist who delves into the mysteries of existence, creating deeply evocative works that explore the interconnectedness of life. Drawing inspiration from non-dual and (neo)platonic philosophy, as well as his background in comparative religion and spiritual care, his art captures the essence of the ever-changing nature of reality. Through the transition of organic materials into various states of decay, he invites viewers to contemplate the transient nature of our world.In the spring of 2022, physical limitations led clemenz to embrace macro-photography as the primary medium for their photogenic work. This technique enables them to capture the beauty and intricacy of miniature worlds, transforming ordinary objects into infinite sources of inspiration. clemenz's artistic process commences with the intuitive selection of organic materials from his immediate environment, which are then brought into the studio to explore various compositions.
As an emerging artist, clemenz explores existential themes that resonate with the complexities of human experience. His thought-provoking creations encourage us to embrace life's imperfections, transience, and incomplete aspects, while celebrating the wisdom embedded in the natural cycle of growth and decay. Through his art, clemenz aspires to inspire a profound understanding of the fragile equilibrium that underpins life, and to reveal the fleeting beauty that lies within imperfection and impermanence.
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