Chiara Zonca's Moon Kingdom series that appeared on Feature Shoot caught my attention this week because of the soft colors that permeate her photographs. I love that the warm and cool colors in the images do not clash intensely but instead seem to complement and coexist with each other somehow. Bill Murray's article on Zonca's work discussed her desire to explore "the switch" one feels when they encounter a surreal landscape and how through this exploration, the artist was able to gradually tackle and overcome personal obstacles.
"Through practicing photography, Zonca is overcoming psychological barriers and using the medium as a method for self-healing and introspection." -Bill MurrayI was interested in the artist's attribution of beauty to these conventionally desolate landscapes. The soft hues of the photographs remind me of minimalist paintings that acknowledge the magnificence of very basic elements in nature. There is a consistent yet subtle contrast between a smooth sky or body of water and a more rugged texture of land that adds individuality to these deserted places. The beautiful coexistence of color and texture in these images and the artist's endeavor to overcome her struggles showcase what we stand to miss in our world if we fail to recognize the value in nature's 'least appealing' components.
All Images © Chiara Zonca
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