Vegetables from my garden #3, 2021

Zoltan Gerliczki  

From the Vegetables from my garden series Archival Pigment Print Image size: 39 in H x 48 in W. Edition of 9 + 2AP More Editions & Sizes: Small image size: 25.5 in H x 31.5 in W. Edition 9 + 2AP

"We eat vegetables from our garden”. When Zoltan's gardening, He grows things and gain knowledge by spending time outside - which helps keep his grounded. He loves to garden every day: there is something about the dirt and growing living plants that helps to settle his soul and helps his feel alive. He learned that what we need in our lives is in nature, right in front of us. These still-life images are from his “Vegetables from my Garden” series, which focuses on how gardens help the environment by reducing air and noise pollution, filtering the groundwater, and providing better food on our tables. It’s dedicated to the natural living in the world. Every picture features mushrooms or tomatoes, onions, and salads. The series was made using scenography, for which he used a flatbread scanner to create the images, combined with digital photography. He tries to keep his photography as pure as possible without post-processing. One of the most exciting things about scenography is that it is a new way to see the things around us. It's not exactly photography, but it reproduces reality with extraordinary precision!

This artwork presents a mesmerizing array of mushrooms in a striking still life composition. Set against a black backdrop, the image captures the intricate textures and vibrant colors of various fungi, including deep oranges, soft yellows, and subdued blues. A woven basket brimming with rounded, velvety caps suggests abundance and variety. Unique lighting highlights the mushrooms' delicate gills and varied forms, creating a sense of both mystery and exploration. The diverse species, possibly representing edible and wild types, are meticulously arranged, showcasing the natural symmetry and diversity found within the fungal kingdom. This dynamic representation invites appreciation for the often-overlooked beauty of mushrooms, revealing an artistic celebration of nature's complexity.