Shelby Prindaville

Artist Statement

I create images depicting the beautiful fragility and resilience of the natural world. My subjects are typically removed from strictly representational habitats and isolated in a space that allows room for viewer narratives while referencing the discovery and artifactual documentation of taxonomic illustrations and specimens. I want viewers to emotionally connect with my work and for that experience to demonstrate the joy of contemplative engagement with nature as well as sometimes provide a taste of the sorrow a disconnect with nature can bring.