Swamp

The Swamp Series is a visual exploration of the human body’s relationship to its natural surroundings.

The body decays and grows in tandem with the swamp, an ecosystem on the precipice.

Floating16”X16”print on archival matte paper

Floating

16”X16”

print on archival matte paper

She floats atop the water. Life blooms on a muted day. They say she painted her nails before she left for the evening.


 
Wading14”x18”print on archival matte paper

Wading

14”x18”

print on archival matte paper

Moss hangs like hair around her wading form. Swamp rose and the pitcher plants grow. She belongs to the swamp and the swamp belongs to her.


 
Reclining26”x20”Print on archival paper

Reclining

26”x20”

Print on archival paper

She reclines and hums to the sound of hornets nests, splitting cells and exhaling leaves.


Swamp Body24”x36”print on archival matte paper

Swamp Body

24”x36”

print on archival matte paper

The swamp body bends like a statue, overtaken. Organic matter billows from within.


Harvest43”X18”print on archival matte paper

Harvest

43”X18”

print on archival matte paper

If I could take all of you, I would. Until there is nothing left but a memory of what you once were.

Ursa Eyer