Aloe suprafoliata Photograph - Limited Edition of 50

Aloe suprafoliata forms part of a portfolio, VETPLANT (fat plant) – a series of succulent photographs taken in my studio. My approach is formal – not unlike that of a portrait photographer – by using controlled lighting and a flat, neutral background, I try to capture and dramatize the character of the plant. I am inspired by the sheer beauty of the plants and am more interested in capturing their sensual and sculptural shapes than their blooms. Succulents are symbols of optimism – they embody nature’s evolvement in overcoming adversity. They are tough and resilient, able to adapt to survive the harshest possible conditions – they not only persist in the face of hardship, they flourish. Therein lies a lesson from the aloes. Giclée print on Hahnemuhle Cotton Photo Rag 308 gsm Number 7 in a series of 50