Fab Sowa

Artist Statement

I am a California-based photographer and art historian. Using photography as a primary form of artistic expression, I discovered a passion for nature photography and illuminating the hidden world for the viewer. With a convergence of fine art and documentary photography, my work captures the unique relationship between humanity and nature. I organize my pictures into thoughtful documented series to promote environmental awareness through wordplay, aesthetic perceptions, and interpretations of hierarchy of genres.
INSPIRATION
"Art owes its origin to Nature herself... this beautiful creation, the world, supplied the first model." Giorgio Vasari
Inspired by the words of Vasari and with sensibilities deeply rooted in the academic fine-arts tradition, my photography reverses the anthropocentric perspective of the art genres to portray the transient and illustrate the interconnectivity of humanity and nature.
TECHNIQUES
To capture the ephemeral qualities of a subject and atmosphere of a scene, I use, mostly, a handheld camera.
My distinct post-processing techniques are used to preserve the authenticity of the subject and scene. This artistic journey seeks to arouse the senses while highlighting the compelling stories that take place in the ordinary world. Each process is inspired by the subject itself and what will best bring its essence to life.