Artist: Katie Benson
Titles:
Dead Tree #27 (0070)
Dead Tree #59 (0071)
Dead Tree #78 (0072)
Dead Tree #80 (0073)
Dead Tree #82 (0074)
Dead Tree #85 (0075)
Dead Tree #88 (0076)
Dead Tree #95 (0077)
Dead Tree #97 (0078)
Pinecone #99 (0079)
Medium: Digital photography
Dimensions: 2 x 3 ½ inches
Price: $80
Artist Statement: I find healing in nature. The flora, fauna, colors, light, space, and abundance of life are revitalizing and serve as a balm to my soul. I also find aesthetic pleasure in the jagged determination of dead trees to be part of the scene. Trees experience damage from fire, hurricane, disease, mankind, and more. They are a poignant metaphor for what humans experience, too. The trees show us that despite our damaging experiences, we belong as a meaningful part of the whole.
Artist Bio: Katie Benson works across media to address topics we don’t talk about openly enough. Her work discusses themes such as illness, marginalization, and belonging. These works draw heavily from her personal experience or the experiences of those close to her. She also explores genres of botanical art and religion. Katie works primarily in photography, but often uses other media including oil paint, ink, and installation. Katie earned her BFA in Studio Art from Brigham Young University in 2019 and resides in Utah.
