By following the pathways set out in nature, artist Nathan Cole works to rebuild connections between our natural spaces and our minds. To unlearn the processes of contemporary society and to overcome his own mental health challenges, he is looking to fully immerse himself in his surroundings by rewilding his mind and senses. Using photography as a connective tool for himself and his viewers, he then translates these observational details onto his favoured scratchboard medium.

Through his work and experiences with the animals he depicts, Nathan hopes to challenge some of the myths, perceptions, and preconceptions surrounding wildlife. Stories and imagery are incredibly important, and our understanding and relationship with nature are often based on them. With the awareness that some of these species’ very existence is at stake in our current world, Nathan hopes to challenge harmful practices through representation, education, and his own rewilding process.