JACOB GRIESE
530 West 25th Street, New York, NY
German photographer Jacob Griese cleverly captures only the purest forms of nature’s essence in his photography. The darling face of a highland cattle; the haunting shadows of a forest’s canopy; mossy cliffs enveloping silky, blue currents–each of these focal points, an entrancing scene unveiled by Griese on fine art or Hahnemühle paper and concealed behind acrylic glass. The discovery of his father’s old cameras ignited the interest and knack for nature and landscape photography that persists within him today. This encouraged Griese to constantly discover new places, whether it was biking across the rugged highlands of Iceland or backpacking to the foot of Mount Everest, his taste for adventure and source for inspiration became endless. He finds influence in Romanticism and the works of Kai Hornung and Thomas Heaton. Although young, his craft and approach to the artform has already adapted and developed. Due to the pandemic and its travel restrictions, remaining local trained his photographer eyes to find the perfect image in anything. “I started to trust the feeling I have in a certain location, which I then try to translate into a photograph,” he admits.
As an active member of the art world, Griese participates in photography competitions to receive informative critiques and connect with other creatives. In the past year, he has sold several of his images and was a nominee in the landscape category of the Fine Art Photography Awards and an honorable mention in the International Photography Awards. Griese is currently studying medical engineering in Erlangen, Germany while simultaneously contributing to his mission of capturing and sharing the beauty of every moment.
JACOB GRIESE ON
Dreamland
Electric Flowers
Escape
Hamnoy
Photograph on fine art paper behind acrylic glass 41” x 27”
Highland Cattle
Photograph on fine art paper behind acrylic glass 23” x 35”
Icefall
Sagarmatha
Photograph on fine art paper behind acrylic glass 23” x 35”
Skogafoss
Photograph on fine art paper behind acrylic glass 23” x 35”
Smoking Everest
Within seconds the light changes, within minutes the weather, and within hours an entire landscape. Nature photography is full of excitement and disappointment, as every single shot captures a unique moment that will never again repeat itself. For archival purposes, I use fine art paper in printing, which is sealed behind acrylic glass.
ORIGINAL JACOB GRIESE ARTWORKS ON
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