Photographer Captures Colorful Mushrooms in Vibrant Arrangements

Nature Medleys Mushrooms Nature Photography Jill Bliss

In her striking series of Nature Medleys, artist and self-described “modern nomad of the Salish Sea” Jill Bliss captures the unexpectedly exquisite colors of mushrooms. Taken during Bliss' daily walks around the enchanting islands and winding waterways of the Pacific Northwest, this collection of nature photography showcases the area's rich and radiant biodiversity.

To create each shot, Bliss arranges various found fungi, flora, and other botanical elements into beautifully balanced polychromatic clusters. Each Nature Medley presents a one-of-a-kind color scheme, ranging from captivating jewel tones to muted, neutral hues. In addition to mushrooms of many colors, each image features fungi of various shapes, sizes, and textures, further exhibiting the variety of subject matter readily available to Bliss and her unconventional way of perceiving it.

Like all of the artist's nature-inspired work, this series captures Bliss' interest in exploring the outdoors and reimagining her stunning surroundings. Grounded in “close observations of discreet moments in nature,” each Nature Medley presents Bliss' unique way of seeing the world and offers a colorful glimpse into her artistic practice.

If you're interesting in purchasing a print, be sure to stop by Bliss' shop.

In her Nature Medleys series, artist and and nature photography expert Jill Bliss arranges and photographs colorful clusters of mushrooms.

Nature Medleys Mushrooms Nature Photography Jill Bliss

Nature Medleys Mushrooms Nature Photography Jill Bliss

Nature Medleys Mushrooms Nature Photography Jill Bliss

Nature Medleys Mushrooms Nature Photography Jill Bliss

Nature Medleys Mushrooms Nature Photography Jill Bliss

Nature Medleys Mushrooms Nature Photography Jill Bliss

Nature Medleys Mushrooms Nature Photography Jill Bliss

Nature Medleys Mushrooms Nature Photography Jill Bliss

Nature Medleys Mushrooms Nature Photography Jill Bliss

Nature Medleys Mushrooms Nature Photography Jill Bliss

Nature Medleys Mushrooms Nature Photography Jill Bliss

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All images via Jill Bliss.

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Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. An art historian living in Paris, Kelly was born and raised in San Francisco and holds a BA in Art History from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. When she’s not writing, you can find Kelly wandering around Paris, whether she’s leading a tour (as a guide, she has been interviewed by BBC World News America and France 24) or simply taking a stroll with her husband and two tiny daughters.
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