Éveil

• Photographer
  Desirée Patterson , Canada
• Studio
  Desirée Patterson Fine Art

In French, Éveil refers to awakening—recognition, realization,
coming into awareness of something—transformation of
consciousness that ignites a desire for change.

The Éveil Collection is a photographic series inspired by the
artist’s involvement in environmental conservation.
The intent is to connect viewers with their own kinship for the
natural world.
The compositions present a unique allegory—an internal rhythm
that embodies our relationship with the beauty found in nature,
contrasted with the realization of human consumption and the
impact we have on the planet.
The human form is isolated by layering contours with images of
both elements and urban environments. Pairing masculine with
industrialism, and feminine with nature, Éveil brings awareness to
a generation where society is becoming ever-more detached from
the natural world and consistently more reliant on disposable
technology.
Alternative perspective and subjectivity is key to Desirée
Patterson’s Éveil collection.