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ART PORTFOLIO 2018  - ENVIRONMENTAL METAPHORS
Each imaginary environment is constructed to provoke thought and contemplation; human's effect on nature and the nature of the human condition.

Click on an image below to view an enlargement and caption.  All works sold mounted within an archival white mat unframed $400.00
 These works are copyrighted by the artist and you may not COPY and/or use any art work for reproduction or display without the express permission from the artist.
   ALL IMAGES COPYRIGHTED BY LESLIE ELLIOTTSMITH 2020

"Uneven Ground", pigmented photographic print on rag paper, 15" x 15", Oct. 2018. $400 unframed. signed edition of 25. As we traverse the mine fields being thrown at us daily, we need to keep our balance between sustaining nature and our humanity.

"Inescapable", pigmented photographic print on rag paper, 15.5" x 15.5", Oct., 2018. $400 unframed. signed edition of 25. Climate change is here and no amount of denying will stop the increasing fires caused by changes in temperature patterns. The crypt represents a symbolic death of science and sanity as the world burns. The birds are messengers of truth and the woman a beacon for justice.

"Subjective World", pigmented photographic print on rag paper, 15.5" x 15.5", Mar. 2018. $400 signed edition of 25 matted, unframed. The overused phrase "perception is reality" permeates our society these days. Perception is a perceived reality. Reality deals with truth and facts.

"Sanctuary", pigmented photographic print on rag paper with archival ink, 16" x 19" image size, June 2018, $400 unframed, signed edition of 25. We seek sanctuary from the destruction of the environment. The figure holds the branch of transformation as the tree of history stands tangled in vines. The birds bring the message of hope that humans will wake up to their fate if they do not stop polluting nature.

"Heritage", pigmented photographic print on rag paper, 15" x 15", July, 2018. $400 unframed. signed edition of 25. We are tourists in this world. Our short visit should not harm or destroy the delicate natural balance around us.

"The Bed", pigmented photographic print on rag paper with archival ink, 16" x 19" image size, June 2018, $400 unframed, signed edition of 25. Woman are revered in many religions and yet in reality they are pigeon holed for one aspect of their being. The gender bias that is still evident in our modern world informs this piece. It is about the human environment.

"Evolution of Self", pigmented photographic print on rag paper with archival ink, 16" x 19" image size, Feb. 2018, $400 unframed, signed edition of 25. Finding a path and traveling it while holding onto your true self is a worthy journey.

"Maiden's Dance - ode to innocence", pigmented photographic print on rag paper with archival ink, 15" x 19.5" image size, Feb. 2018, $400 unframed. signed edition of 25. Seeking that innocence that make our world a merry go round ride and not a roller coaster.

"Natural Odyssey", pigmented photographic print on rag paper with archival ink, 16" x 19" image size, Aug. 2018, $400 unframed, signed edition of 25. Transformation can only take place with realization.

"Melas Oneiros ", pigmented photographic print on rag paper with archival ink, 15" x 19.5" image size, Jan. 2018, $400 unframed. signed edition of 25. The Oneiroi were winged divine spirits in Greek Mythology. They were the bearers of dreams both good and bad.