Kaye Davis is a New Zealand artist working with photography to create her own perceptions of nature’s objects and lifeforms.
ABOUT
Kaye Davis is a photographic artist working in an illustrative style, taking intriguing elements that she observes in the natural world and manipulating these to create new stories.
Kaye’s carefully composed landscapes and botanical studies celebrate the beauty that exists in nature, bringing these into domestic and commercial interiors. Her aim is to create an atmosphere of joy, peacefulness, and calm.
“From a young age, I’ve always enjoyed the process of making things: from everyday clothes to wedding dresses, furniture to dolls’ clothes. In photography, I relish the processes of planning, designing, capturing, and creating my visions – in particular, capturing the beauty of nature.”
Kaye Davis
Collections
Kaye’s work is an ode to the tamed and untamed landscapes and intricate botanical tapestries that surround us. As you explore these collections, her imagery will transport you between the worlds of both reality and imagination.
Each collection draws inspiration from nature’s majestic beauty, through the art of landscape and botanical photography. They are a visual journey of the world around us where nature’s magic is unveiled in every image.
AWARD WINNING IMAGES
In a harmonious convergence of artistry and excellence, where the art of photography is celebrated in its finest form, this collection proudly showcases a curated selection of Kaye’s award-winning photographs. These images have garnered recognition and acclaim from prestigious photographic competitions and institutions around the world.
The collection represents the pinnacle of visual storytelling, capturing moments of unparalleled beauty, and creativity. Each photograph is a visual masterpiece and stands testament to the dedication, skill, and passion of its creator.
NEW WORK – CYANOTYPES
Where the past meets contemporary creativity this new work embraces one of photography’s oldest processes. The cyanotype, a cameraless printing process, was invented by John Herschel in 1842; a convergence of science and art that even today continues to inspire and captivate artists worldwide.
This new work pays homage to pioneering botanist and photographer Anna Atkins, also acclaimed for publishing the first photographically illustrated book, in 1843.
The cyanotype’s distinctive deep blue is created by the alchemy of chemistry and exposure to ultraviolet light. My own compositions, an array of botanical subjects, and abstract interpretations, evoke a sense of nostalgia and curiosity.