Bazel Bauer

In my recent work I have been exploring human intervention on the landscape and depicting it with my own artistic vision. It is shocking how much of what you see outdoors has been influenced by man, and often for the worse. Cities, farms and highways are like scars on the face of the Earth. The intact forest landscape is disappearing fast. That is why I decided to explore ancient woods as one of the best examples of a pure and untouched ecosystem, where everything follows the basic rules of nature. This is the Earth's life cycle paradigm, where something dies and forms the foundation for future life and growth. Living trees are like pictures of the present, individuals with strong roots. Dead tree stumps are like monuments of past greatness that have lost the battle with time. Fallen trees turning into the ground, giving resources for future generations. Everything is crucial; if one component is missing, the whole system collapses. Another essential element in preventing the loss of landscapes is the high environmental value of old-growth forests. Primeval forests contribute to biodiversity conservation, water purification, flood control, nutrient cycling, and climate change mitigation.