Published by St-Barth Weekly - Local News in English
Edition N°359 - March 17, 2016 (page 21)

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Elias is able to focus on the simplicity and purity of the lives of indigenous peoples who are connected to the environment and depend upon its natural resources for survival. The relationships and connections he is able to realize in photographing people, and moments in time, have imbued his spirit with a quest for humanity and awakened his senses to the power and beauty of these diverse cultures. This series illustrates the harmony of the tribes with nature as they go hand in hand—one civilization—man influenced by the animal and the animal also imprinted by man. In these pieces, the animals are painted with the colors of the tribes that cohabit the environment—making them interchangeable.
 

In particular, Elias is passionate about endangered species, such as the African elephants and wildlife habitats that are fast being encroached upon by burgeoning populations and westernized economies which may not be sensitive to the earth and its creatures.
 

“My impressions following my most recent trip were how precious this wildlife is and how hard it is to protect it due to poaching and many other challenges,” he says. “Hopefully my photography can raise consciousness for conservation efforts and promote the need to respect the beautiful species that exist on this planet before it is too late.”
 

Elias has exhibited extensively internationally and has been selected for numerous Art Fairs throughout North America including Scope Miami, Scope Basel, Art Chicago, San Francisco Art Mrkt, Art Miami, Art Southampton, Art Silicon Valley, Art Toronto, as well as at the prestigious Art Basel Switzerland. His photographs have become highly collectable.
 

The artist will be on
island until March 22.
Contact the gallery for
more information:
info@spacestbarth.com