This series is an exploration on how nostalgia plays an important part in stabilising and comforting us during life challenges. Nostalgia takes us back to when we were accepted, loved unconditionally or felt safe, which is a very powerful form of comfort. This helps us to centre ourselves again and move on.
Each image consists of a vase from my deceased mother combined with reconstructed flowers, which I remember she used in those specific vases. Our memory process is not only selective, but it is also somewhat distorted. I have therefore reconstructed the flowers from my memory.
Anne Mason-Hoerter, a Canadian photographer, delves into the intriguing effects of time on our memory. Her unique approach involves capturing images of botanical or food items over a specific time period, resulting in a multitude of individual photos. She then weaves these images together, recreating the subject solely from her memory. Anne's reliance on her recollection to convey the unique essence of the food or botanical item that has stayed with her over time is a fascinating journey into the human mind.
Awards Prix De La Photographie - Nature Photographer of the Year, Paris 2024
PinkLady Food Photography Awards - Highly commended, London 2020-2024
International Photography Awards - Gold/Food and Beverage Advertising, New York 2023
Claire Ano Award for Women Food Photographers - Highly Commended - PinkLady Food Photography Awards, London 2022
International Garden Photography Awards - Highly commended Portfolio, London 2022
IGPOTY Award - Kew Gardens Exhibition, London 2022
International Photography Awards - Botanical, New York 2022
International Photography Awards - Environmental Editorial/Press, New York 2022
Prix De La Photographie - Fine Art, Paris 2022
Prix De La Photographie -Food Advertising, Paris 2020
International Photography Awards - Grand Prize' One Shot Movement', New York 2020
One Eyeland Awards - Germany/Worlds Top 10 Still Life Photographers, Rank#9 2020
Grand Prize Commercial - PDN Taste Photography Awards, USA 2019
Award Of Merit From Toronto Aids Society, Canada 2016/17
Nominee And Screening Artist At The Food Photography Festival, Vejle Dänemark 2019
