Deep Ecology 03 - Studies in double exposure

Double exposure is a photography technique that blends two separate worlds into one dreamlike scene. These works explore the subconscious connection of nature to the act of making abstract art. It combines an abstract watercolor painting and photography featuring a fern-like foliage which becomes colored in soft pastel tones of blue, green and white from the watercolor painting. The background is white, highlighting the subject and accentuating the colors. The colors of the watercolor painting and dense cluster of fronds in the original photo overlap, creating shading that enhance the natural feel of the subject. The layered, textural feel of this techinque of combining paintings with photography create and interesting interplay of light, shadow and color. It is a dreamy and tranquil image that evokes our subconscious connection to nature can be felt.