Lindsey Rickert

Otherworldly Botanicals

The Otherworldly Botanicals series invites viewers into a realm where the familiar meets the fantastical. With a blend of surrealism and botanical aesthetics, this collection explores the intricate beauty and mystical essence of plants as if seen through an otherworldly lens. Each photograph merges the organic, grounded world of nature with elements of abstraction and ethereal light, resulting in botanical portraits that feel both alien and familiar. These images are created in camera, harnessing the power of studio lights and colored gels to transform ordinary plants into extraordinary works of art. Through carefully crafted lighting setups, I bring out rich textures, vibrant hues, and dreamlike compositions, allowing the plants to transcend their earthly form and take on a life of their own. This series reflects my deep fascination with the relationship between nature and abstraction, capturing the essence of plants in their most imaginative and striking forms.