Studio 3 - Elisabeth Ladwig | Photographic Art
I was eleven when I decided adults were wrong: magic does exist. As I lay in the grass watching pre-tornado skies, I realized it was all around me, hidden behind the sciences of meteorology, botany, astronomy... the warmth of miracles overshadowed by equations and proofs. It became clear that the beauty of science, nature, and magic was one and the same, and it saddened me that the miraculous nature of it all had been dismissed so irresponsibly over time. My work allows me to create metaphorical reminders of the magic all around us in an attempt to bring humanity home to its roots: kin of the Earth. So with a nod to Mother Nature and her fairytale existence, I seek out equal beauty in the storm as in the sunrise.
Elisabeth Ladwig's photo composite work explores modern surrealism through a multi-layered creative process. Shoots in her studio capture the subject and other staged bits, while photos of backdrops, flora, and fauna are collected on her travels and dedicated field trips. Textures ghosted in her images make for a less photographic and more painterly feel, as well as photos of original watercolor studies. Unique props, vintage costumes, and handcrafted elements inject a magical timelessness that invites the viewer to take part in writing the story.
608 Plutarch Rd, Highland, NY 12528
There is one flight of stairs to access this studio.