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Disturbing The Spirits, A Photographic Exploration by Ellen Jantzen

  • Remaining A Mystery by Ellen Jantzen

  • Picture left: After Hours by Ellen Jantzen Picture right: Assurance by Ellen Jantzen

Remaining A Mystery by Ellen Jantzen

Remaining A Mystery by Ellen Jantzen


Text by Ellen Jantzen


Trees teach us about belonging; they remind us that life doesn’t need permission to prevail. Trees are sanctuaries. If we listen closely, we can learn the ancient law of life. They are seen as powerful symbols of growth, decay and resurrection. They have played a prominent role in many folktales and legends and have been given deep and sacred meanings.


In this series I am using imagery to convey my ‘feelings’ about the state of nature, the nature of trees, and how to express their connection to past, present and future. By obscuring a portion of the image through a veil, I strive to heighten the remaining reality through discovery and reflection.

Can Artists Heal Nature?

As human actions impact the natural environment, can artists heal nature? Does art bring ‘special powers’ to the table? If so, what are they? What is ‘art’? What is ‘nature’? What needs healing? What arrogance!


My life has taken a turn over the last four years. I returned to my place of birth in the US Midwest after leaving my home of 20 years. I left my California home with a range of emotions, from deep regret, loss and grief to longing an anticipations of what was to come; there is a new life brewing within.

I have been searching for meaning in my new life and have taken solace in the nature of this region…its ever changing seasons bring about an awareness of the fleetingness of life. I have an obsession with disappearance, of revealing only bits of reality and obscuring the rest through a veil of obscurity.



Picture left: After Hours by Ellen Jantzen
Picture right: Assurance by Ellen Jantzen


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Ellen is currently represented by Susan Spiritus of the Susan Spiritus Gallery


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