Nature, magnified. I build supernatural landscapes from photographs, inviting an emotional dialogue with flora and fauna.

Standing in quietude, I remember your face. With its classical features and serene expression, the one I loved has turned to stone. In this desolation, life erupts in a vibrant display—flowers of various species and colors intertwine in a lush, chaotic harmony. Birds, butterflies, and other insects add a dynamic, ethereal touch, contrasting with the statue's stillness. The vivid oranges, purples, and blues of the flowers create a mesmerizing tapestry, meticulously crafted to convey movement and growth. Life can flourish from a single teardrop.

This juxtaposition of cold, timeless marble with the dynamic, ephemeral nature of the flowers symbolizes the cyclical nature of life and death. I aimed to create artwork that reflects my personal journey through grief and resilience, navigating the loss of a dearly loved one while striving to embrace the continuity of life.

Digital composite from own photography.

During the Age of Enlightenment, people believed in the importance of happiness, the pursuit of knowledge through reason, and the evidence of the senses. This enabled individuals to achieve enlightenment both cognitively and spiritually.

The bond between these birds is remarkable in the forest as their white feathers shine and brighten up the foliage, providing a sense of guidance. White cockatoos, in spiritual terms, symbolize hope. The sulphur-crested cockatoo's beautiful yellow crest, which can be displayed and hidden at will, is a representation of enlightenment. These birds fly among the angels, guiding the way through cloudy days and illuminating the world around them.

Special thanks to Ellen for letting me photograph her two beautiful Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos Sammy and Yara.

Amidst this idyllic scene, we see two toucans perched on a branch, their colorful feathers shining in the sunlight. They seem to be in a deep conversation, their heads tilted toward each other as if lost in a moment of deep connection. This flock of toucans made their little paradise in this strange land and are warmed by each other's presence. Food and cover are in abundance. Still, something seems to be missing. One toucan looks up and thinks of the one he misses. Soaring up in the sky. Among angels, you now fly.

A breeze of wind clears away a patch of mist in the wilderness to reveal animals with nature living together harmoniously.

This breeze allows the sun to come through and the inhabitants to feel its warmth. A brief touch of kindness and light.

An ephemeral moment – but significant to our being.

This work is inspired by the ink wash paintings we see in Asian culture (hence the muted color palette and use of magnolia flowers). I admire the regal sense of animals depicted and flow of nature.

These two peacocks have made their nest in heaven. The tail morphs into a waterfall – symbolizing the symbiotic relationships animals have with the natural world.

Could it be their love and warmth raining down from the sky into our world?

We associate a healthy rainforest with abundance of life and a symbol of this life is the macaw. This beautiful parrot and other members of this species are highly intelligent and can outlive people.

Sadly, almost a third of the world's parrot species is under threat of extinction. Largely due to human activity, parrots have the largest number of threatened species of all bird families. The scarlet macaw is one of the world's most critically endangered parrots.

There are sanctuaries being made for these animals and their numbers are slowly rising. In these portraits of them, I envisioned a small paradise for these beautiful creatures where they can roam free, and find a safe place in our natural world.

These two peacocks have made their nest high in the sky and are watching over their kingdom. I find peacocks very interesting and mystical creatures. Besides looking beautiful in their deep colours, long and imposing tails, there is also something in their gaze in which I can see that they are thinking. Moreover, they also have something almost fairy-like. This is why I use them more often in my work. This time finally in full glory and the tail also plays a big role.

The title of this work is "Indigo". Indigo is the name of a colour between blue and violet. I found this name fitting as it leaves on the deep blue of the peacock itself, but also on the landscape in which the animals move; especially at this sunrise with the mist between the mountains (photographed in Khao Yai National Park in Thailand).

There are also several butterflies around the peacocks, and the trees are Peruvian pepper tree (photographed separately). I found this interesting because the purple colour of the pepper among the leaves gives a nice colourful and deep effect. In short: a mystical scene at sunrise.

All the elements were photographed by the artist himself and digitally merged.

The sun parakeet (Aratinga solstitialis), also known in aviculture as the sun parakeet, is a medium-sized, vividly coloured parrot native to northeastern South America. These energetic critters make their home in this country for time, and the nature around them has existed for millions of years.

Antiquity and wisdom merge with new creatures, birth and death. A story as old as time.

Also on display are butterflies, lizards, palm trees and cacti and succulents.

All the elements were photographed by the artist himself and digitally merged.