“I want to capture something that isn’t necessarily seen—and that is an emotion, an impression presented by this other life force I’m looking at.”
-nicholas x bent
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"Canadian photographer Nicholas X Bent's body of work portrays trees as distinct entities, imbued with personalities and a unique appeal. Through manipulation of the camera, using techniques such as long exposure shots, nature is depicted as wild creatures emerging from the shadows. Influenced by pictorialism, Xbent's images aim to evoke a sense of estrangement in viewers, while ultimately seeking to provoke the lost connection with nature that we experience."
- Oman Morí, Musée Magazine
"There’s no denying nicholas x bent’s photography has a haunting quality to it. His images of trees, landscapes and winterscapes are creepy, ethereal and striking; you can’t help but get lost in thought while looking at them. His work is the antithesis of the crystal-clear, full-colour imagery we’re bombarded with daily—and therein lies its beauty."
- Colin Field, Mountain Life Magazine