JIMMY KATZ "Salt Dreams"
Inspired by American landscapes photographers like Ansel Adams, Dena and Jimmy Katz traveled West to capture the Great Salt Lake in Utah. But instead of pristine nature, they found the presence of man everywhere. From seeing trash on the side of the road to reading about pollution, they couldn’t escape the modern world.
Jimmy Katz became fascinated by the unexpected juxtapositions between the timeless landscapes and the man-made artifacts. The contrast between the two often resulted in surreal moments – like finding a group of plastic flamingos planted in a salt bed. The fine art photography series highlights how humans feel our species is above all else, above nature. But these places have existed for millions of years, while we are barely a blip in Earth’s history.
