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.
An established Canadian photographer, Desirée Patterson’s artworks are widely exhibited across Canada.
Signature works are held in public and private collections worldwide.
A self-taught artist, Patterson’s work embodies a humanistic approach to the natural world.
Whether digitally enhanced or in-camera, her compositions capture conceptual perspectives and in-depth observations of her surroundings.
With a passion for environmental conservation, Patterson attempts to unite viewers with a personal sense of ecological awareness. Whether the audience connects with man-made settings or natural surroundings, the artist strives to highlight human habitat with a specific aim of reconnecting people with nature.
Her work often features organic elements and synthetic imagery thoughtfully fused together in an effort to offer insight into the ultimate disconnection of the contemporary individual to their own natural world.
