Photography Exhibition by Karel Jasper
We are delighted to have received the following from local photographer KAREL JASPER. We wish her every success with her latest exhibition.
Biophilia – photography exhibition by Karel Jasper
Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard, 6 December to 17 January
“I am a fine art photographer living in Pembrokeshire. My most recent project was on the theme of pilgrimage, the conclusion of which has been the production of a black and white photography book with poetry, The Way of a Bee, alongside a selection of limited-edition prints, some of which are featured in this exhibition. I am currently in my second year studying for an MA in fine art at Aberystwyth University.
“Through the rhythm of walking and ritual of a pilgrimage I found within me a sense of belonging, a deep sense of connection to the natural world and to the land I walk upon. This is an exhibition of photographs exploring the deep emotional connection and affinity between humans and the natural world. Looking at ways we can reconnect, to create more meaningful relationships with the earth.
“I find great value in revisiting places, seeing them change through the seasons, the beauty of them in the rain, the mist and the sunshine. Each time I see different aspects of the rich tapestry that the natural world has to offer. By fully immersing myself in the experience, a relationship forms between myself, the place and the nonhuman beings.
“I love creating compositions around the contrast and balance between the light and shadows. Carrying just my camera, I am free to move around intuitively, experimenting with natural light wherever it may fall. Each photograph I take then becomes like a prayer flag, in celebration of the earth’s beauty.
“In some of the photographs dancers lay upon the earth, listening, watching, smelling, hearing, touching. They become part of an interconnected community of beings of that place and create an embodied response as a language to understand it and be it. It has been a privilege to witness and photograph these intimate moments of connection.
“Through my images I hope to inspire people to go outside, see the beauty that surrounds us in every moment, feel that sense of belonging and connection to the earth and realise that we are not alone, we are not separate from nature – we are nature and part of the fabric of the earth, a thread interwoven into the web of life. By creating intimacy with the other-than-human-world I believe we can reconnect to ourselves, each other and the world around us and, in turn, as we work to heal the earth, the earth will, in turn, heal us.”
Karel Jasper:
Commercial Photography Website: jasperphotography.co.uk
Fine Art Photography Website: kareljasper.com
