Madison Haws

Artist Statement

My artwork is a celebration of the beauty and complexity found in the natural environment and landscape. In my work, I show different perspectives of the natural world by enlarging, zooming in on the scenes, and exploring the fascinating textures and forms that can be found, while giving a nod to the physical location the scene originated from. I find small moments of interest that usually go unnoticed. These include the tangled knots of tree branches, a crumbling wooden stump, or the unexpected pattern of falling leaves. These moments capture my attention for their uniqueness and beauty. I love giving new life to an otherwise fleeting moment, finding the interesting depths which lurk in everyday objects. I want to capture the ever-changing surface of our world, with its complex structures, textures, and configurations. I can do this through my work because it provides me with the tools to be able to express, record, and respond to the world.