Ephemeral Portraits by Enlife Studio in Langley

It is human nature to desire to leave our mark on the world. From the Pyramids in Egypt to Stonehenge in England, there are monumental displays of human ingenuity, creativity, and passion all over the globe. Ephemeral Interventions takes this concept of ‘leaving our mark’ and considers the impact it has on our natural environment. Creating art within British Columbia’s beautiful forests, I use the environment as my canvas, adding to it with biodegradable, eco-friendly art. The purpose of these interventions is to start a conversation surrounding the issues of sustainability and preservation by humanizing the environment. An intervention, in the artistic sense, is a piece of art that enters a situation outside the art world with the intention of challenging existing conditions and understanding. Artistic interventions may attempt to change economic or political situations, or may attempt to make people aware of a condition that they previously had no knowledge of. These portraits create a surreal landscape, providing a fanciful escape. Inspiring deeper thought about how we interact with our environment, from the positive to the negative. These tenants are ingrained in my artistic ethos and define my vision. Often, we are quick to take nature for granted. So, in a months-long process, emotive portraits are placed in the wild and documented during their decay. My placement of these interventions is deliberate: I want people to give pause, taking the time to see the wonder around them. Just maybe, it will inspire those who witness them to keep our green spaces safe.