Olvidamos cómo contemplar la madre tierra?
Naara Bahler

Have we forgotten how to contemplate Mother Earth? This is the question Naara Bahler poses through her work, inviting viewers into a state of reflection and connection. Drawing on personal memories of childhood spent observing nature, Bahler’s artistic process emerges from a contemplative state where spirituality and creativity intertwine. Her work combines analog and cyanotypic photographic techniques, seamlessly merging contemporary life with natural elements. Flowers, leaves, and traces of humanity form compositions that evoke harmony and mysticism, often conjuring otherworldly beings. These creations highlight the tension between permanence and ephemerality, addressing how digital images can distance us from the tactile, yet providing a space for rediscovery. Through her slow, deliberate practice, which often spans months, Bahler invites the viewer to pause and reflect on their connection to the earth. Her work encourages a voluntary search for a deeper bond with Mother Earth, a reminder that we are all part of something greater.

With the support of: Burgergemeinde Bern 

Presented by Photoforum Pasquart

Curator: Amelie Schüle 

Year of production: 2025