Botanical ExoticaJason Gamrath
Botanical ExoticaJason Gamrath
The most beautiful, extravagant man-made object could never creatively equal the simplest and smallest naturally occurring life form. The purpose of creating this series on a macro scale is to bring to light the beauty that exists within the micro scale of nature. Through the rigors of day-to-day life in an urban setting, I find it all too easy to overlook the natural beauty that has ultimately birthed us as a species.
Small plants, although miniscule in comparison to our human-sized way of existing, are overwhelmingly perplexing when held inches away from one's face. The vast majority of people will seldom grasp this seemingly secret perception of existence. When I scale life forms up to be larger than a person, they can be observed with this perspective from across a room due to the overwhelming physical presence they command.
It is my hope that when people admire my large-scale renderings, they become curious and captivated by the hints of realism I incorporate into my designs. I encourage people to attempt to observe with the same eyes through which I humbly and graciously experience our natural world.
Jason Gamrath
Photo credit David Fox
Natalie, 20128 x 4 x 4’Glass, Steel
Carnivorous, 20124.5 x 4 x 2’Glass, Steel
Utopian Sentries, 20134 x 2 x 2’
Glass, Steel
Anna, 201313 x 13 x 3’Glass, Steel
Arielle, 20128 x 8 x 4’
Glass, Steel
Jenny, 201212 x 6 x 5’Glass, Steel
Mikaela, 201212 x 4 x 4’
Glass, Steel
Ben, 20134.5 x 4 x 4’Glass, Steel
Carnivorous II, 20136 x 6 x 5’
Glass, Steel
J a s o n G a m r a t h
Top finalist in 2013 Art Prize
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Contact Habatat Galleries for pricing and availability
On CoverClementine, 2012
8 x 8 x 5’Glass, Steel
