a m e rican artist
liesl marelli
ph otog raphy
tree minimalism 4.17
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
My art is often focused on and inspired by nature. As a photographer and environmental activist, I photograph
the world around me while leaving nature with no more than my footprints. The man-made impact on nature from
polluted waters, trash left behind and single-use plastics are ever-present and demonstrate their destructive
legacy. I’m often cleaning trash left behind by others. However, in my art, I seek to photograph what the
untouched world looks like without showing the negativity. Perhaps it’s through positive reinforcement, viewers
can identify and appreciate the natural beauty of Mother Nature and cherish her. In terms of subjects and
composition, I am drawn to patterns and textures - sensory connectedness. The texture of natural elements
draws me in - whether it’s a tree’s bark, leaves, a climbing vine - there is much to observe in even the smallest
spaces in nature. While the entire scope of nature is beautiful, I treasure the details.
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