Daniel Kukla is a photographer who had formal training in biological and anthropological sciences. His educational background plays a major part of his artistic practice, and this can be seen in his interesting project titled The Edge Effect.
“The whole area has a really surreal feel to it,” said Mr. Kukla. “At first glance the desert looks completely barren but once you get closer, you realize it’s incredibly diverse.” Mr. Kukla’s series, takes its title from these contrasts. “The ‘edge effect’ is an ecological term that describes the juxtaposition of two contrasting environments,” he said. “It refers to a transition zone, a dynamic area where species mix, and some things live while others die out. The desert is very seductive once you open up to the experience. Ultimately, it was just me, the tools I had and nature. It was an amazing gift in that way.”
