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Artist Has Spent 7 Years Turning UK Forests Into Works Of Art
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Artist Has Spent 7 Years Turning UK Forests Into Works Of Art

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Ellie Davies, a talented multimedia artist in the UK, has spent seven years turning landscapes throughout the UK into beautiful and ghostly works of art. By introducing subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) elements to these landscapes, she turns them into meditations on our relationships with the landscapes we grow up and live in.

The forest represents the confluence of nature, culture, and human activity,” Davies writes on her website. “Forests are potent symbols in folklore, fairy tale and myth, places of enchantment and magic as well as of danger and mystery.  In more recent history they have come to be associated with psychological states relating to the unconscious. Against this backdrop my work explores the ways in which identity is formed by the landscapes we live and grow up in.”

The images are beautiful on their own, but each series also has its own intent on the artists’ part, which can be found on her website. Be sure to visit it to see more of her work!

More info: elliedavies.co.uk | Facebook | Twitter

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judy_eckman avatar
JudyJohnson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forest are naturally beautiful all on their own. But as long as no animals were bothered & the forest not harmed, meh.

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ChristinedeNobrega
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like the plants being altered. These are beautifully constructed photographs, they needn't harm the forest to aesthetically please.

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DarylJackson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning. Love the 1st one and the 5th one . They are all magnificent .

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theswan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

uhm...This looks like the work Andy Goldsworthy pioneered and has been doing for decades. It's lovely but almost stolen.

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Imperfekt
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps expanding on a theme but I don't think it's considered stolen unless it's the exact setup. I think artists borrow others ideas often

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DiannahCarmichael
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely beautiful ! God gave this us the canvas and this artist took that gift and created an even more amazing gift back for all to see

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MarkIngelse
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Magnificent!! Lets move back to the forrest where we started...

theswan avatar
theswan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

uhm...This looks just like the work Andy Goldsworthy has been pioneering for decades. He at least deserves half the credit.

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SrinivasanAnantha
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THE NATURE HAS DONE AT ITS BEST EXPO ! HATS OFF TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER FOR AMAZING EFFERTS !

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AliceShockley
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. I especially love the ones with the mist and used one as my background.

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AshleyDopp
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love to hang images 3, 5, and 7 in my home. They're gorgeous!

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SavannahWinn
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't need to paint ferns white and trees red and fill the woods with decorative garbage in order for the forest to be pretty.

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SavannahWinn
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't thins white and a tree red and put a lot of garbage in the forest to make it beautiful!!!! Yea the pictures are neat but really?

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VirginiaLeeHostman
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful to see the beauty all around you! Living in the forest is awesome.

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ValerieWagner
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ellie Davies is a fabulous artist and her photographs stunning! I would like to own any of her pieces.

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PeterSullivan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this work can sharpen our perception of the forest and lead us to look closer

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GeraldineAdams
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry. Did the forests let her know that she is a work of art> They already are. I haven't read the article yet; my glasses are broken. Were

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GeraldineAdams
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did the forest let him know that he is a work of art? They already are.

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KennethMason
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

like to know what/how these were done. 'before and after' pictures? plants easy to understand, but smoke/ bowl shapes ??

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GregGorelick
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a bunch of whiny, boring hippy drama queens on this page.

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PjFiocco
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Truly adds magic and surprises your senses! I am a nature girl and understand some of the concerns posted but lighten up and love the art!

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JenniferMODonnell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ust as Jacqueline replied I didn't know that someone able to get paid $8690 in 1 month on the computer . linked here........ www.swipestorm.

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FionaMessenger
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as the changes are photographic manipulation, and not physical changes, each to their own. Too new-agey for me.

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LydiaYee
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Art? Really? Next thing, someone will slosh paint all over a Van Gogh and call it their vision of art. Mother nature 's art came first.

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JudyJohnson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forest are naturally beautiful all on their own. But as long as no animals were bothered & the forest not harmed, meh.

christinedenobrega avatar
ChristinedeNobrega
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like the plants being altered. These are beautifully constructed photographs, they needn't harm the forest to aesthetically please.

Hadishville avatar
DarylJackson
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stunning. Love the 1st one and the 5th one . They are all magnificent .

theswan avatar
theswan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

uhm...This looks like the work Andy Goldsworthy pioneered and has been doing for decades. It's lovely but almost stolen.

Imperfekt avatar
Imperfekt
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps expanding on a theme but I don't think it's considered stolen unless it's the exact setup. I think artists borrow others ideas often

Load More Replies...
5424fb8d52536 avatar
DiannahCarmichael
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Absolutely beautiful ! God gave this us the canvas and this artist took that gift and created an even more amazing gift back for all to see

mark_ingelse avatar
MarkIngelse
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Magnificent!! Lets move back to the forrest where we started...

theswan avatar
theswan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

uhm...This looks just like the work Andy Goldsworthy has been pioneering for decades. He at least deserves half the credit.

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SrinivasanAnantha
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THE NATURE HAS DONE AT ITS BEST EXPO ! HATS OFF TO THE PHOTOGRAPHER FOR AMAZING EFFERTS !

aliceshockley avatar
AliceShockley
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. I especially love the ones with the mist and used one as my background.

ashleyrosestrain avatar
AshleyDopp
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love to hang images 3, 5, and 7 in my home. They're gorgeous!

savannah_winn avatar
SavannahWinn
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't need to paint ferns white and trees red and fill the woods with decorative garbage in order for the forest to be pretty.

savannah_winn avatar
SavannahWinn
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't thins white and a tree red and put a lot of garbage in the forest to make it beautiful!!!! Yea the pictures are neat but really?

virginialee.hostman avatar
VirginiaLeeHostman
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful to see the beauty all around you! Living in the forest is awesome.

ValerieWagner2012 avatar
ValerieWagner
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ellie Davies is a fabulous artist and her photographs stunning! I would like to own any of her pieces.

peter_sullivan_313924 avatar
PeterSullivan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this work can sharpen our perception of the forest and lead us to look closer

geraldine_adams3 avatar
GeraldineAdams
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry. Did the forests let her know that she is a work of art> They already are. I haven't read the article yet; my glasses are broken. Were

geraldine_adams3 avatar
GeraldineAdams
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did the forest let him know that he is a work of art? They already are.

kenneth_mason_1272 avatar
KennethMason
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

like to know what/how these were done. 'before and after' pictures? plants easy to understand, but smoke/ bowl shapes ??

greggorelick avatar
GregGorelick
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a bunch of whiny, boring hippy drama queens on this page.

pjofnh avatar
PjFiocco
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Truly adds magic and surprises your senses! I am a nature girl and understand some of the concerns posted but lighten up and love the art!

JenniferMODonnell avatar
JenniferMODonnell
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ust as Jacqueline replied I didn't know that someone able to get paid $8690 in 1 month on the computer . linked here........ www.swipestorm.

fiona.c.messenger avatar
FionaMessenger
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as the changes are photographic manipulation, and not physical changes, each to their own. Too new-agey for me.

lydia_yee1 avatar
LydiaYee
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Art? Really? Next thing, someone will slosh paint all over a Van Gogh and call it their vision of art. Mother nature 's art came first.

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