Direct Revelation

“Direct Revelations” explores our intimate, tactile relationship with nature. Through this body of work, Beard reawakened her deep sense of belonging to the earth—a bond forged in childhood, clambering across rocks, gazing into tidal pools alive with periwinkles and coralline algae, and feeling the trees’ quiet guardianship. These photographs are a prayer to our interconnectedness, an invitation to remember that we are part of nature, and nature is part of us.

Growing up immersed in the natural world, Beard was fortunate to experience the symbiotic relationship between humanity and the environment. The word symbiosis, derived from the Greek for “living together,” encapsulates this mutuality. Her work reflects this unity, rooted in gratitude and attention to the intricate details of the landscapes where land meets sea—the most fertile, alive ground.

As we face the Climate Crisis, this connection becomes more urgent. Beard’s photographs are observations and meditations on how we can…