honorable mention
Cheraine Collette netherlands
Photo © Cheraine Collette
title
Passage To Paradise
The model (self-portrait), waterfall, and african elephant, birds, and lizards (in their natural habitat from a safe distance) are photographed separately on different locations and form the elements for each composition. The photographs are united by digital manipulation, usually by weeks of hand-drawn digital/painting.
Cheraine Collette is a Dutch artist who specializes in fine art photography and digital painting.
Essentially, she creates imaginary worlds composed of photographed parts of nature and locations across the globe.
Her work can be summarized in three ways -
Authentic, Imaginative, and a longing for beauty.
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entry description
Part of the ongoing 'Where Is Adam?' series - dedicated to demonstrating the beauty and fragility of our natural world. A way to awaken compassion from within, - to inspire the future generation to preserve and protect their natural heritage. And that the physical use of animals is no longer necessary for photography or film today. It’s time to reconnect with our fragile planet - it’s worth our undivided attention.The model (self-portrait), waterfall, and african elephant, birds, and lizards (in their natural habitat from a safe distance) are photographed separately on different locations and form the elements for each composition. The photographs are united by digital manipulation, usually by weeks of hand-drawn digital/painting.
about the photographer
Detailed creatures of the natural realm paired with fantastical scenes of the imagination have created a signature style. An oeuvre that has become widely awarded and that can be found in esteemed private collections on a global scale.Cheraine Collette is a Dutch artist who specializes in fine art photography and digital painting.
Essentially, she creates imaginary worlds composed of photographed parts of nature and locations across the globe.
Her work can be summarized in three ways -
Authentic, Imaginative, and a longing for beauty.
back to gallery
