Lotus Eater

Photograph

Artist Statement: My work seeks to study the intersection between conventionality, rationalism and the extraordinary.

About this piece: By working in nature, I explore the biologic, dreamlike and often magical properties of various micro habitats and the greater macrocosm. With each piece, I hope to reveal the uncommon beauty of a particular environment. I invite the viewer to discover something completely unexpected and wonderful; to unveil the treasures of hidden or overlooked spaces. Lotus Eater is part of a series I’ve been working on: The Subtle Dreams of Ethereal Things. The piece is based on a close-up photograph of the inside of a flower, with the filaments, pollen, etc.

Beth Horton holds a degree in creative arts therapy, and she majored in Health Science at Niagara University, in Lewiston, New York. Her love for art began as a small child, watching her father paint into the wee hours of the morning. In addition to abstract art, Beth enjoys photography, mixed-media composition and sketches. Her work has appeared in several publications, including: About Place Journal, Aji Magazine, and Olit.

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