Lori Nix is a very special artist. She constructs miniature models of events and then photographs them. No special effects or digital manipulation. Amazing.
"My scenes can be as small as 50x60 centimeters and as large as 182 centimeters
in diameter. It takes approximately seven months to build and photograph a
scene. I build it for one angle of view and never move my camera from that spot.
I will change the lighting, the placement of the objects and re-shoot until I'm
fully satisfied with the results. I shoot with an 8x10 large format camera and
film." (Lori Nix)
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"I am interested in depicting danger and disaster, but I temper this with a touch
of humor. My childhood was spent in a rural part of the United States that is
known more for it's natural disasters than anything else. I was born in a small
town in western Kansas, and each passing season brought it's own drama, from
winter snow storms, spring floods and tornados to summer insect infestations and
drought. Whereas most adults viewed these seasonal disruptions with angst, for a
child it was considered euphoric." (Lori Nix)
Nix photographed several themes. Photos above are from the series 'Some other place'. Next set of photos is from the series 'Lost'. You can exactly recognize why they are classified in this group. They also have some sort of message I think. Find out for yourself.
Her last work is named 'The City'. It's about the future, when the city is empty and in ruins, and nature takes over. The detail crafted interiors are fairytale.
Much more on her web-site: www.lorinix.net
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