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Wild Things: Katerina Plotnikova

I rarely feel more at peace or more excited than when Mr. Forager & I are hiking in the woods.  To be among the wildness, where plants and animals live and roam freely is completely exhilarating and intoxicating.  The forests are full of magic and wonder, it isn’t surprising that so many fairy tales get their start in such a place.  Moscow-based photographer Katerina Plotnikova takes her lens to wild places, creating stunning photographs telling fantastical tales.

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She weaves her models into their surroundings, often posing them intimately with real wild animals, producing that beautiful, slightly horrific feeling the best fairy tales provide.  When we are out hiking, I am always blown away by nature’s beauty and bounty, yet continually cautious and on alert, knowing that we are trespassing into the home of wildness.

To see more of Katerina Plotnikova‘s work, please visit her 500px page and follow her work via her Facebook page.

All images via the artist’s 500px page.  Artist found via I Need a Guide.

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  • Shalagh Hogan
    April 7, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    Lesley, Your picks were, of course, really interesting and affordable. What struck me was your final comment about how, by buying the art, you’re supporting the artist mentally and spiritually. Your words were perfect put. Bravo.
    Love,
    Shalagh

    • Artsy Forager
      April 8, 2014 at 12:38 PM

      Thanks, Shalagh! That statement is definitely something I truly believe.