To Paradise

• Photographer
  Melanie Schoeniger
• Technical Info
  Iphone Se
• Photo Date
  2022

This series is about our longing for Paradise. These edenic images are symbols for that state of mind, that feeling of being whole and connected, that we are striving for on our path of life, directed by our desires and aspirations. My paradise is a dark forest, a place that feels safe and intimate, prioritizing a sense of participation over observation. Its Haiku-like visual poetry leaves space for interpretation, for what touches the viewers most. J. Campbell describes the garden of Eden as a landscape of the soul within us – a place of non-duality and unity, a mystical state.

Melanie Schoeniger is a photographic artist from Germany. She seeks to reveal the beauty and essence of nature as a means to create awe and uncover secrets behind all stardust. This work unpacks the wonder of being alive and explores themes such as perception, interconnectedness, the human condition and our place in the larger scheme of things. The principal intention of each image is to evoke a deep connection with nature while protecting and preserving it for future generations. As a Photolucida 2022 Critical Mass Top 200 finalist her work is published and exhibited internationally.