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The Elephant Blended Into The Bushes | Natalia Poniatowska
The Elephant Blended Into The Bushes | Natalia Poniatowska
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Natalia Poniatowska is an artist who explores the boundaries between fine art and documentary photography in her work, drawing inspiration from her surroundings and her own experiences. Poniatowska has exhibited her photography internationally, winning numerous awards, including the 30 under 30 Female Photographers Award (2024) and Female in Focus (2020).
This photograph captures a lone elephant amidst dense vegetation, conveying a sense of tranquility and stark beauty. The monochromatic palette highlights textures: the elephant's rough, leathery hide contrasts with the soft, wild vegetation that surrounds it. Clouds above add atmosphere, suggesting either a quiet moment after rain or an approaching storm. The composition places the elephant slightly off-center, allowing the viewer's eye to wander through the vegetation before returning to the gentle giant at the center of the image. The photograph speaks to the quiet majesty of wilderness and the delicate balance of nature, and the muted colors evoke a timeless, almost dreamlike quality. The choice of black and white enhances this sense of timelessness, emphasizing the elephant's form and presence without the distracting influence of color. /chat GPT describes my work 4/65
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Title: Natalia Poniatowska, The Elephant Blended Into The Bushes, Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka, January 2024
Size: 30x40cm, 50x70cm
Edition : 20 + 2AP
Paper: Pigment print on archival paper
Additional Information: The work is sold unframed. If you would like it framed, please contact us.
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
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-> Artworks are printed on certified museum-grade paper.
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