Photographer Travis Chantar Creates Beautiful Imagery in ‘Flowers'

Brooklyn based artist Travis Chantar’s series Flowers beautifully contrasts the strength of the human body with the delicacy of nature. Chantar, originally from the mountains of Idaho, fostered his fascination with flowers and plants as a child. Drawn to their patterns and details, he used to dissect them in his garden. He worked this interest into his photography and uses the ritual of placing the petals on his subjects to develop a level of intimacy. “Decoration, particularly of the human body, holds powerful emotional and cultural significance, deepening our experience. As we move toward a global society, there is great opportunity to celebrate each other through new, shared culture.”

Identifying as a mixed race queer individual, Chanter has often felt like an outsider and an observer. His point of view has propelled him to develop a unique voice in his art.