Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Water




I chose an image of a drought stricken Bangladeshi farmer watering his fields plant by plant. I responded to the image because it is beautifully composed yet depicts a scene of misfortune. Problems with the fresh water supply are expected to increase all over the world due to global warming. To show an alternative to the conditions of drought caused by human activity, I placed the farmer in lush surroundings full of vegetation and flowers. Inspired by Bangladeshi textiles, I used bright colors and beads in my design.

Loren Lee

Original photo: Hans Strand, National Geographic, April 2010, p. 40