Biophilia – Human–Nature Bond
This series explores the connections between humans and the natural world. Each photograph captures moments of flow, growth, hope and resilience, celebrating the ways we are intertwined with nature and with one another. Drawing inspiration from diverse cultures, languages and philosophies, the series invites reflection on community, compassion and the shared energy that sustains life. From the sacred springs of our ancestors to the skies we reach toward, Biophilia is a visual journey of unity, light and the enduring bond between humanity and the earth.
Fluir – Spanish verb meaning to flow
Ad astra per aspera – Latin for to the stars through hardships
Orophile – A person who loves mountains
Fiat lux – Latin for let there be light
Te Here – Captures a moment of profound connection, embracing the life and energy of the natural world
Te Puna – Māori for spring of water, a sacred place where our tūpuna (ancestors) would come to cleanse, heal and sustain their spirits
Ahimsa – Sanskrit for nonviolence and respect for life
Fiori – Bloom where you are
Whakakotahitanga – Māori for coming together
Amal (أمل) – Hope
Deison & Mbali – Mbali means “flower” in some Bantu languages; a symbol of growth, resilience, and connection to nature
Ubuntu – Humanity toward others
BIOPHILIA: THE HUMAN-NATURE BOND
Neruda’s Brunswick, 66 Bresse St. Brunswick, Melbourne Australia
10-30 November 2025
