Trevor Mansfield is a contemporary photographer whose work exists at the intersection of reality and abstraction, challenging traditional perceptions of form and materiality. His approach is deeply experimental, combining meticulous craftsmanship with a profound sensitivity to the fleeting nature of the physical world. Trevor’s photographs invite viewers to linger, to question, and to immerse themselves in the tension between the tangible and the imagined.
At the heart of Trevor’s practice lies a fascination with the transformation of organic materials. He collects elements from nature—flowers, leaves, and other ephemeral forms—and subjects them to processes of deconstruction and reconstruction, using tools like razors to create intricate, small-scale sculptures. These sculptures, fleeting in their physical existence, are illuminated and captured through macro photography. By manipulating light to reflect, refract, and absorb across these compositions, Trevor reveals otherworldly forms that oscillate between fragility and strength, chaos and order. The resulting images transcend the physicality of their materials, inviting viewers to interpret them as meditative reflections on the cycles of life, decay, and renewal.
Trevor’s use of scale is central to his work. By transforming minute, handcrafted objects into monumental photographic prints, he creates a dynamic interplay between intimacy and vastness. This process magnifies the intricate details of his sculptures, compelling the viewer to reconsider their relationship to materiality and perception. Each image becomes an abstract visual narrative, a dialogue between the fleeting and the permanent, the natural and the constructed.
Trevor’s practice is informed by a rich academic and artistic journey. He holds a BA from the Paris College of Art and a studio certification from SPEOS Photography School in Paris. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at La Bibliothèque Château d’Eau and FIAC in Paris, CAMi Gallery, and Ne-na Contemporary Art Space in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Following a residency with the Seoul Foundation of Arts and Culture in South Korea, Trevor established his studio in Barcelona, Spain, where he continues to evolve his practice.
Rooted in a deep engagement with the natural world and its inherent transience, Trevor’s photography is a meditation on the delicate balance of life, light, and time. His work not only celebrates the ephemeral beauty of organic materials but also explores the ways in which deconstruction and reconstruction can create new, transcendent forms of understanding. Through this process, Trevor Mansfield offers viewers a portal into a world that is at once surreal and profoundly grounded in the rhythms of nature.
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