Featured image: Surreal, Lisa Trevino, 2021, photography, 12 x 36 in. / 30.48 x 91.44 cm.
Lisa Trevino's photographic journey through the Atchafalaya Basin captures the mystic beauty of Louisiana's wetlands.
Lisa Trevino is a photographer renowned for her evocative images of Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin, capturing its intricate landscapes and natural beauty.
With an eye for detail and a reverence for the natural world, Trevino's 2023 collection, featuring "Dance Floor," "Cypress Trees and Knees," and "Cypress of Atchafalaya Basin, LA," invites viewers into a surreal landscape where nature's artistry is the protagonist. Her photographs, printed on canvas, offer a tactile depth that mirrors the complex ecosystems she portrays.
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Dance Floor, Lisa Trevino, 2023, photography, 20 x 30 in. / 50.8 x 76.2 cm.
"Dance Floor" conveys the rhythmic patterns of the Atchafalaya Basin's swamp floor with an almost tangible texture. Trevino's choice to print on a large canvas allows the intricate play of light and shadow to come alive, offering a profound sense of place. The photograph's perspective draws the viewer into a dance of natural lines and forms, echoing the silent yet expressive movement of the swamp's own rhythms.
Cypress Trees and Knees, Lisa Trevino, 2023, photography, 24 x 20 in. / 60.96 x 50.8 cm.
In "Cypress Trees and Knees," Trevino's lens focuses on the unique formations of cypress knees rising from the swamp floor. The monochromatic tones strip away the distractions of color, leading the observer to a raw confrontation with form and function in the wetland's ecosystem. Framed to enhance its stately composition, this work stands as a tribute to the unseen architecture of nature, often overlooked in the vibrant tableau of life.
Cypress of Atchafalaya Basin, LA, Lisa Trevino, 2023, photography, 24 x 24 in. / 60.96 x 60.96 cm.
"Cypress of Atchafalaya Basin, LA" captures the grandeur of these majestic trees against the backdrop of Louisiana's serene waterways. Trevino's vivid color palette and the square format focus on the symmetry and strength of the cypress roots, creating a sense of stability and resilience. This piece not only reflects the beauty of the Atchafalaya Basin but also resonates with the enduring spirit of the landscape.
Lisa Trevino's 2023 Atchafalaya Basin series is a profound exploration of the nuanced and often unseen corners of Louisiana's swamplands. Through "Dance Floor," "Cypress Trees and Knees," and "Cypress of Atchafalaya Basin, LA," she captures the silent language of this unique ecosystem. Her work embodies the essence of the basin's timeless dance between land and water, showcasing the subtle complexities of this ecological wonder.
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Fabric of My Life, Lisa Trevino, 2020, acrylic, 12 x 9 in. / 30.48 x 22.86 cm.
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