Art Forms in Nature 98 1928

Karl Blossfeldt made this photograph, ‘Art Forms in Nature 98’, and others like it, to reveal the hidden architecture of plants. The grey-scale tones flatten out the natural world, turning it into a graphic study. It’s like he’s saying, “Look, it’s all just lines and forms, people!” Focusing on the unfurling, fern-like leaves – a spiral held tight – it’s easy to see how Blossfeldt sees structure everywhere. The stark contrast between light and shadow reminds me of Moholy-Nagy’s photograms. He saw the camera as a tool for exploring new ways of seeing. This isn't just documentation; it's about finding the abstract in the real. It makes you wonder, what other secrets are hiding in plain sight?