NATALIESCHAPPELL

Nature can be beautiful, but it can also be volatile, it is forever changing and unpredictable. The art that I create aims to reveal these hidden secrets and ways of life Choosing to center my work around the bisecting themes of science and art brings to life a fascinating dialogue between the two Investigating scientific themes of cells and biology to inform the objects being depicted as well as the colors and designs used allows me to generate a unique take on the biological landscape of nature and delves into the more artistic aspect of science. Abstract patterns and organic shapes that accentuate natural themes are some of the elements that are significant throughout my work Organic forms and abstract designs depicted in nature are transformed and altered through artistic interpretation. I convert what I see in nature and turn it into a more abstracted version. This method allows me to think freely and openly explore the subject that I choose to depict Environments are widely different and I aim to capture the beauty in all of them through specific details and patterns found in each My keen eye allows me to add details into the smallest of places, bringing to life seldom seen features of the natural world. The level of detail goes beyond the initial viewing. Every time you look at a work, you delve deeper into the layers beneath I explore materiality and how objects could be used to display the more natural aspects despite being unnatural items Intricate embroidery, sinuous beading, and repurposed fabrics capture the essence of nature and reproduce the natural elements that I aim to capture.

In Your Veins

18”x19”, Cotton Fabric 2023