FROZEN IN LIFE
Botanical Art by Anna Thurber
Capturing the ephemeral beauty of nature through the transformative power of ice
Botanicals in Ice
Creating the delicate beauty of botanical elements suspended in translucent compositions
Ice Color Studies
Exploring the interplay of color, light, timing, and form in frozen landscapes
The Art of Freezing Time
Each piece begins with a careful selection of botanical materials, transformed through watchful freezing into ephemeral sculptures of ice and nature.
Select
Carefully chosen botanical materials, each selected for their unique textures, colors, and natural beauty.
Freeze
Plants are submerged in water and subjected to watchful freezing, creating crystalline sculptures.
Capture
Hours of photography capture the fleeting moments of change as the ice slowly melts and transforms.
Transform
The final artwork emerges, a permanent record of a temporary moment, mirroring the rhythm of seasons.
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Color study in progress - experimenting with winter botanicals and their inte...
Exploring the relationship between organic forms and crystalline structures. ...
Detail shot: The intricate patterns that form when water freezes around delic...
Behind the scenes: Preparing botanical specimens for the freezing process. Ea...
Collector's piece complete - this rose took 6 hours to freeze perfectly and a...
The magical moment when ice begins to form around delicate petals. Time stand...
ANNA THURBER
My art of frozen botanicals is a process that involves the selection of plants materials submerged in water, followed by watchful freezing. Attention to time, color, and textures are essential for a successful composition. Once my sculpture has released from its mold, I photograph for hours to capture the moments of change as the ice melts. My time and energy are then reduced to a pool of water and soggy stems, mirroring the rhythm of the seasons. Of course, there are my images.
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"Anna's work captures something truly magical. The way she preserves the fleeting beauty of botanical elements in ice creates art that is both ephemeral and eternal."
Margaret Johnson
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"The intersection of science and art in Anna's frozen botanicals is breathtaking. Each piece tells a story of transformation and the beauty found in transient moments."
Dr. Robert Chen
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"I was mesmerized watching Anna's process during the exhibition. The dedication and patience required to capture these moments of melting beauty is extraordinary."
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