Elsbeth Bauer - Zwischen Blume und Verfall

The Poetry of Transience in Black-and-White Photography

With her choice of black-and-white photography of plants and flowers, Bauer captures the fragile beauty of organic forms. The absence of colour removes nature from its romantic setting and places it in a timeless, tranquil reality. This visual language evokes awe and encourages reflection on the impact of human activity on the environment.

Photography that captures the essence

Her work reflects a meditative approach: every leaf, every stem and every petal tells its own story. By emphasising texture, structure and subtle contrasts, transience and beauty are captured as if time has stood still for a moment. Withered flowers, broken branches and dried leaves are not shown as something sad, but as an ode to natural cycles.

With her play of light and shadow, Bauer reinforces the feeling of fragility, while inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty of transience.

Movement and natural elements in video art

In addition to photography, video art forms an important part of the exhibition. In these works, Bauer captures natural phenomena such as flowing water and moving clouds. Slow motion and smooth image transitions create a hypnotic effect that makes the viewer aware of the transience of these elements. The work refers to current themes such as climate change and ecological decline, and emphasises the fragile balance of ecosystems.

An invitation to reflect

The exhibition documents natural processes and our relationship with nature. In a world where nature is often seen as an object to be used, Bauer pays poetic tribute to its vulnerability. Her approach is meditative, not activist, but confrontational in its silence. In this way, the exhibition invites us to renew our appreciation for beauty that deserves protection and to reflect on our role in preserving the natural world.