Terri Weifenbach: Cloud Physics

Terri Weifenbach is an American photographer who explores the interconnection of clouds, planets, and biological life through a series of photographs taken at an American research facility. Her work portrays the organic terrestrial world as an unquantifiable mystery, with vibrant scenes of light, humidity, fire, lightning, iridescent mists, and vapors. Luce Lebart examines Weifenbach's work in the historical contexts of visual art and environmental science.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2021
Publisher: The Ice Plant

Terri Weifenbach, an American photographer, delves into the captivating world of atmospheric phenomena, visual perception, and life on Earth in her book, Cloud Physics. Through a luminous photographic lens, she explores the intricate interconnectedness of our planet's clouds and the diverse forms and textures of its biological life. At the heart of this work lies a series of stunning photographs, for which Weifenbach received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2015, captured at an American research facility dedicated to studying and measuring clouds. These photographs showcase the exotic instruments used to quantify ephemeral atmospheric phenomena, while Weifenbach's unique camera perspective renders our organic terrestrial world as an unquantifiable mystery. The vibrant scenes depicted in her wide-ranging images, ranging from subtle variations in light and humidity to iridescent mists and vapors, glimpses of the animal kingdom, and the vegetal world, unfold like myths within myths. Set against a backdrop of endless weather events, these scenes evoke a sense of awe and wonder. In an original essay, Luce Lebart examines Weifenbach's work within the historical contexts of visual art and environmental science.

Terri Weifenbach, born in 1957, is an American photographer based in Paris. She has taught at prestigious institutions such as the Corcoran College of Art + Design and American University in Washington, DC. Weifenbach's work has been exhibited internationally for over 15 years and is held in numerous collections, including the Sir Elton John Photography Collection and the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Germany. She has published numerous books, with presses such as Nazraeli and Atelier EXB.

Cloud Physics is a testament to Weifenbach's exceptional talent and dedication to capturing the beauty and complexity of our natural world. Her photographs invite us to contemplate the profound connections between clouds, biology, and the Earth, reminding us of the awe-inspiring wonders that surround us.

Weight: 1230g
Dimension: 216 x 285 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780999265581