“Renewal”

Ms. Jellenik starts her process by collecting images of flowers, shells, leaves, branches, and other natural elements. She then digitally edits them to achieve a more graphic appearance. When she’s happy with the composition, she prints them on hand-painted, leafed paper or plain paper. Then she adds other media, such as paint, print, metal, or wax, on top. This layering creates texture that highlights her subjects and celebrates the beauty of the natural world. “I am fascinated by how the process of combining materials with my photos adds depth, creates tension, and changes the feel of the work,” says Ms. Jellenik.