Wild Species

JENNIFER LATOUR

The Bound Species series began in Jennifer Latour’s studio in Vancouver, Canada, during the first lockdown of the global pandemic back in 2020. Sourcing flowers locally and finally with enough time to concentrate on personal artistic projects, Jennifer meticulously set about creating these remarkable ‘new species’ of flower, calling upon all her skills as a special effects makeup artist for movies and TV shows. Wild Species sees these creations emerge outdoors for the first time.

As the world began to open up and basic freedoms returned, Jennifer was able to take her beautiful organic sculptures back where they belong, out into the wild. Carefully selecting locations she places them in their natural habitats.

Wild Species expands upon the surreal beauty found in each new species Jennifer creates. This time matching a mythological floral sculpture with a natural open air environment. There is a sense of optimism and hope reflected in each image, as Jennifer encourages a greater intimacy with the natural world. Her works inhabit themes of renewal, resilience and a belief in nature’s ability to adapt in extraordinary and unexpected ways. As well as pointing to humanity’s urgent need to step up as guardians of our extraordinary landscapes and ecosystems.

There is always a playful use of colour found in Jennifer’s work, encouraging us to explore and be more curious of our surroundings. In this exciting new body of work we see the best of her creative flair.