Spanish photographer Fernando Salado blends realism and symbolism to create stunning photographs both expressionistic and surrealistic, exploring all the beauty and richness that solitary objects in nature have to offer. Salado masterfully draws from a variety of approaches and media to capture intersections between the purity and freedom that are intrinsic to the natural world and all the constraints and emotional complexity that compose the human realm. As he explains, “My artwork is realist and symbolist, moving around within the reality that surrounds us, the natural habitat and the world of feelings.”
What makes Salado’s photographs so compelling is the way they work to capture the essence of his subject, whether manmade or organic. When color is introduced into his compositions, it stands in sharp relief to more neutral backgrounds, while his use of light and shadow add drama and definition to the shot. Salado’s work offers the viewer a fresh look at the world that surrounds us and the inevitable intersections between humans and the natural world.