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Nadia Culph

Nadia Culph

Hometown: Melbourne

Based in: Melbourne

Photographic artist Nadia Culph, skilfully manipulates and controls light. Her still life images are inspired by nature's curiosities and wonders. Keeping her composition simple, Nadia creates stunning photographs that aim to bring the intricate details of nature to the fore. They are a reminder to stop and smell the roses, to slow down and appreciate the little things.

Channelling the aesthetic of Robert Mapplethorpe and Irving Penn's works, Nadia creates drama and mood using natural light making our beautiful botanicals the hero of the piece.
Living in Melbourne's leafy suburbs, she takes inspiration from her local surroundings with a strong focus on our native flora. Intrigued by unusual patterns, striking colour and bold contrasts, her clever use of diffused sunlight captures the unique design of her botanical subjects. Everything from Australian flowers and spring seed pods to tropical leaves and exotic feathers.

" In the age of highly sophisticated editing programs where photographs are heavily modified and transformed, I try not to alter the image to maintain as much realism as possible, to celebrate the natural design of my subjects, embracing their flaws and paying homage to their inherent beauty. The stark black or white background holds the viewer's eye on the subject without distraction and keeps the image simple and uncomplicated."

With over 25 years experience in fine art photography, including 10 years in the field of photographic printing, Nadia's images have made their way to homes and businesses around the globe.

▶ An experienced online seller, Bluethumb Featured Artist & Art Prize finalist and Art Lovers Australia Featured artist & Art Prize finalist. Her work has featured on House Rules High Stakes and is now available in The Block Shop.
Nadia's artworks currently hang throughout BASScare Morgan Glen Iris & are now part of the new refurbishment of Rydges Melbourne. March '23 saw the opening of the newly renovated Sandstones Capella Sydney, a large art consultancy project with The Artling featuring Nadia's artworks alongside many talented Australian artists. She has worked with local interior stylists with her prints used in numerous properties & businesses. Nadia has also worked with international art consultants Peter Millard & Partners on large scale projects.


42 works for sale

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Acorn Banksia by Nadia Culph
Artwork

Acorn Banksia

Nadia Culph, Australia

Photography

$ 357

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Firewheel Flower by Nadia Culph
Artwork

Nadia Culph, Australia

Photography

$ 379

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Lux in Tenebris by Nadia Culph
Artwork

Nadia Culph, Australia

Photography

$ 335

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Colorum Naturae by Nadia Culph
Artwork

Nadia Culph, Australia

Photography

$ 325

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A Bolt from the Blue by Nadia Culph
Artwork

Nadia Culph, Australia

Photography

$ 320

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Eucalyptus Summer Beauty by Nadia Culph
Artwork

Nadia Culph, Australia

Photography

$ 370

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Wildfire Gum Blossoms by Nadia Culph
Artwork

Nadia Culph, Australia

Photography

$ 319

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Banksia Menziesii by Nadia Culph
Artwork

Nadia Culph, Australia

Photography

$ 318

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Dahlia Checkers by Nadia Culph
Artwork

Nadia Culph, Australia

Photography

$ 370

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Banksia Giant Candles by Nadia Culph
Artwork

Nadia Culph, Australia

Photography

$ 330

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Banksia Leaves by Nadia Culph
Artwork

Nadia Culph, Australia

Photography

$ 362

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Bloodwood Blossoms by Nadia Culph
Artwork

Nadia Culph, Australia

Photography

$ 337


More About Nadia Culph

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What inspires you?

Living in Melbourne's leafy suburbs, I take my inspiration from my local surroundings and Australia's native flora. I'm intrigued by unusual patterns, striking colour and bold contrasts. Light and shadow play an important part in my work, so my biggest inspiration is natural diffused sunlight.

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Describe your creative process.

My creative process can begin from a vague idea, the way light hits a beautiful subject or an incredible specimen growing nearby. All my work takes place in my small home studio with my camera, a large window, a black backdrop and for the last step - my PC.

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What are 3 words that best describe your work?

Dramatic, colourful, bold.

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Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

I'm influenced by the beautiful work of Robert Mapplethorpe, Irving Penn and Imogen Cunningham.

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What is the most important tool when creating your work?

Natural light is the most important ingredient for my work.

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What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

The best piece of advice I've heard, is that not everything has to be a masterpiece, make mistakes, practise and just keep going.

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Where do you go for inspiration?

Our neighbourhood is a great source of natural beauty, but local florists and nurseries often provide new and unique flora that may not be found nearby.


Collections featuring Nadia Culph

6 Collections

Stunning Photography Pieces to Elevate Your Interior Designs

30 Artists, 52 Products

Last Updated Sep 28, 2023

Exclusives from Capella Sydney

8 Artists, 26 Products

Last Updated Sep 08, 2023

Exclusives from Capella Sydney

8 Artists, 26 Products

Last Updated Sep 08, 2023

Green Art Collection

43 Artists, 45 Products

Last Updated Mar 21, 2023

Green Art Collection

43 Artists, 45 Products

Last Updated Mar 21, 2023

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Articles featuring Nadia Culph

2 Articles


Credentials

Education

PSC

Australia, 1993

Exhibitions

Melbourne Flower & Garden Show

2023

Incognito Art Show

2023

A4 Art Show

2023

Bluethumb Gallery Opening

2022

Art 4 All

2022

Room with a View

2022

Monochrome

2021

Nature and Creativity

2018

Awards

Top 10 Still Life Artists

2023

Top 10 Photographic Artists

2023

Finalist Art Lovers Australia Art Prize

2021

Finalist Bluethumb Art Prize

2021

Finalist Art Lovers Australia Art Prize

2020

Education

PSC

Australia, 1993

Exhibitions

Melbourne Flower & Garden Show

2023

Incognito Art Show

2023

A4 Art Show

2023

Bluethumb Gallery Opening

2022

Art 4 All

2022

Room with a View

2022

Monochrome

2021

Nature and Creativity

2018

Awards

Top 10 Still Life Artists

2023

Top 10 Photographic Artists

2023

Finalist Art Lovers Australia Art Prize

2021

Finalist Bluethumb Art Prize

2021

Finalist Art Lovers Australia Art Prize

2020

Press

Channel 7 News

2023

The Financial Review - Fin Magazine

2023

The Artling - Capella Sydney

2023

House Rules High Stakes

2020

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