Bark serves as a tree’s protective layer, shielding it from the elements and continuously renewing itself—until disrupted by external forces. Sudden temperature shifts, disease, water stress, and insect activity can cause a tree to shed its bark, leaving behind delicate, brittle fragments.  In my work, I photograph these fallen scraps, capturing their intricate patterns and textures—each a unique record of the tree’s life. The cracks, crevices, and irregularities bear witness to time, weather, and the impact of climate change. Using photographic techniques, I emphasize abstract forms, suggest the passage of time, and extend the natural transformations set in motion by the elements.  Through this process, a small fragment of decaying bark becomes expansive, monumental, and powerful. Larvae tunnels and lichen evolve into abstract landscapes—crevasses, constellations, vortexes. My work explores the delicate balance between fragility and resilience, expressing nature’s transformative power and serving as a testament to life, death, and regeneration.

Inspired by Anna Atkins' botanical prints from 1843, my cyanotype technique diverges from traditional uses in significant ways. I choose the imperfect over the ideal specimen, photographing the bark to emphasize three-dimensional form, volume, and detail, rather than pressing material flat to produce a photogram. I intentionally move subject matter during long exposures to create motion blur, expressing the passage of time and impermanence. By combining sharp and blurred elements into a composite image, I aim to express the precarious balance between opposing states of existence and the pursuit of equilibrium. I create these images to reckon with transience and loss, recognizing and accepting the fear and allure of transformation.