WILDERNESSES is the product of a thirteen-year collaboration between photographer Erik Noppe and model Sara Scarlet, which reflects a shared love of nature and adventure, and has taken them to diverse locations across eleven European countries. Many of the places they’ve explored are wild and remote – literally wildernesses – while others are urban and industrial. Shooting in challenging circumstances is a fundamental part of Erik and Sara’s creative method. They research and plan shoots together, sometimes walking for miles until they find a spot where the conditions are just right. Then they frame a composition, often inspired by references to art and sculpture. The subject of a nude figure in the landscape, at one with nature, or experiencing a sense of alienation in a built-up setting, serves as a metaphor for humanity’s wider relationship with the environment as a whole.
About the creators – Erik Noppe and Sara Scarlet
Erik Noppe is a Belgian photographer who began his career shooting nature, dance and sports subjects, before turning to model photography in 2010. His grandfather, Edgar De Geest, was a professional photographer and President of the National Belgian Committee of Photographers and Eredeken van de arbeid (in Photography), so photography is almost a family tradition.
Sara Scarlet is an international model, based in Belgium. In addition to artistic and commercial modelling for 15 years, she has organised her own tours and events, and appeared in short movies. She also advises other models on safety, tour organisation, social media, and brand building. One of her goals is to have modelled on all seven continents by 2028.
About the publisher – Circa Press
Circa is a London-based, experimental press, rooted in a wealth of publishing experience. They are working with authors, artists, designers and photographers who are also passionate about what they do. Often they are pioneers – mavericks and risk takers – whose creative instincts can be provocative. They push boundaries and explore new ground. Circa values these collaborations, and aims to reflect that spirit of adventure in publications with the highest editorial and production values. Circa’s program embraces all aspects of ‘visual culture’, which means anything aesthetically significant that intrigues or excites the editors. Above all, Circa is motivated by powerful writing and compelling ideas. They love making beautiful books!
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