Delaram Art & Design

Whether we’ve already discovered them or not, we all have our own ways of finding inner peace. For Hannah Bullen-Ryner, it comes through reconnecting with Mother Earth.

Bullen-Ryner composes beautiful birds using only natural materials found locally and no permanent fixings. Scavenging her surroundings, she puts together flowers, leaves, twigs, and berries to form delicate portraits either on the woodland floor or under one small oak. When she’s done, they last only a few moments before nature starts reclaiming them. Luckily, that brief period of time is enough for Hannah to photograph her artworks, or as she calls it, offerings to Mother Nature. Soon after, they get taken by the breeze, rearranged by the rain, or wriggled through by an insect and leave no trace behind.

The artist says she creates to share her love for nature and to soothe her soul, and you can definitely feel it in the photos of her ephemeral pieces. Continue scrolling and enjoy.

More info: Hannah Bullen-Ryner | Facebook | Instagram#1 

hannahbullenrynerart Report28pointsPOST

Grumble O’Pug1 day ago

Beautiful!2ReplyView more comments

Bullen-Ryner is both an artist and someone who appreciates nature, having been outdoors her whole life. “Originally a painter and photographer, I have always found art to be cathartic, a way to let it all out, a way to express what couldn’t be said,” she told Bored Panda. “Equally, I have always felt deeply connected to the Earth and to her magic and her ability to soothe a weary soul.”

“I have always struggled with anxiety and when my wife and I had twin daughters three years ago, this peaked. I would say I went into crisis, I felt like I lost myself entirely. Looking back, I was almost certainly suffering from postnatal depression and very lost. Then one day, when the girls were about 16-17 months old, I took myself off to go and simply sit in a small patch of woodland and find some calm for an hour.”#2 

hannahbullenrynerart Report23pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

The feet are amazing. 1ReplyView more comments

That day, she made a very simple, circular formation using leaves and twigs she foraged around her, inspired by the land artists she had seen online and a desire to bond with her environment. “As I sat with the finished piece, a small muntjac deer wandered into the clearing where I was, and when we locked eyes, rather than bolting, it stayed with me happily in my presence for about 20 minutes. Afterwards, when I considered it, it felt as if I had opened a portal in the woodland that day, one that would unlock the conversation between myself and Mother Earth.”

Naturally, Bullen-Ryner has continued the dialogue and made land art as both “a way to honor Mother Earth and cope with my mental health almost daily ever since.” Though she said many people don’t understand why she makes something so temporary or how she can walk away from it once it’s complete, it is exactly these reasons that make it so sacred to her. “I get to download all the chaos from my brain, turn it into something beautiful, and walk away feeling so much lighter in my soul,” the woman explained.#3 

hannahbullenrynerart Report22pointsPOST

Grumble O’Pug1 day ago

So sweet2ReplyView more comments

“Once I started making pieces using only natural materials, I began to truly see all the little details and uniqueness of each and every plant, tree or bush. The tiny wildflowers, the wonderful array of berries, the constantly changing rainbow of color and texture. I am inspired by the forage, the excitement of not knowing what I will find that day, and never knowing what I will end up with after a creative free-flow.”

Land art is her peace, her joy, her ‘me time’, and her connection to our beautiful planet. And for every person who can’t fathom the meaning of her art, there are at least a couple who really appreciate it. “I have messages from all over the world these days from people inspired to show others what I do or try it themselves. It makes my heart full to know that people have been giving back to Mother Earth in similar ways. She deserves our utmost love, respect, appreciation, and protection,” Bullen-Ryner said.#4 

hannahbullenrynerart Report21pointsPOST

Neil Srivatsa1 day ago

Love the petals as feathers2ReplyView More Replies…View more comments#5 

hannahbullenrynerart Report21pointsPOST

Maria Roberts2 days ago

These have so much beautiful detail!2ReplyView more comments#6 

hannahbullenrynerart Report19pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Beautiful owl! 

1ReplyView more comments#7 

hannahbullenrynerart Report18pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

So stylish! 1Reply#8 

hannahbullenrynerart Report17pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Love all the colors. 1ReplyView more comments#9 

hannahbullenrynerart Report17pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Nature is truly wonderful. 1Reply#10 

hannahbullenrynerart Report15pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

So pretty. 1Reply#11 

hannahbullenrynerart Report13pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Epic wings. 1ReplyView more comments#12 

hannahbullenrynerart Report13pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Everyone deserves a friend.  1ReplyView more comments#13 

hannahbullenrynerart Report12pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Those flower petal wings look so good. 1ReplyView more comments#14 

hannahbullenrynerart Report12pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Adorable flock.  The berries are also a delight. 1ReplyView more comments#15 

hannahbullenrynerart Report12pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

The shades are so cool. 1Reply#16 

hannahbullenrynerart Report12pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

I like how this is a different perspective from the other side on birds. 1ReplyView more comments#17 

hannahbullenrynerart Report12pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Lil’ judging birb. 1ReplyView more comments#18 

hannahbullenrynerart Report11pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

The little daisy. 1Reply#19 

hannahbullenrynerart Report11pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

The right one’s head is so colourful and beautiful.  1Reply#20 

hannahbullenrynerart Report10pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Off to find some berries.  I love your creations so much. 1Reply#21 

hannahbullenrynerart Report10pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Excuse my ignorance, but what plant is the brown patch of the eye? 1ReplyView more comments#22 

hannahbullenrynerart Report10pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

All hail the mighty bird.  1Reply#23 

hannahbullenrynerart Report10pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Nice use of flowers!  They’re so pretty. 1ReplyView more comments#24 

hannahbullenrynerart Report10pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Yet another gorgeous bird created with flowers and leaves. 1Reply#25 

hannahbullenrynerart Report10pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

I see acorns! 1ReplyView more comments#26 

hannahbullenrynerart Report10pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

The pink flower next to this bird’s eye completes this! 1ReplyView more comments#27 

hannahbullenrynerart Report9pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Are those orange peels?  1Reply#28 

hannahbullenrynerart Report9pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Showing off your impressive wings. 1Reply#29 

hannahbullenrynerart Report9pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

Lovely contrast. 1Reply#30 

hannahbullenrynerart Report8pointsPOST

Rainbow Panda1 day ago

EPICCCCCCCC. 1Reply

Note: this post originally had 103 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.

Follow Bored Panda on Google News!114 Rokas LaurinavičiusWriter, BoredPanda staff

Rokas is a writer at Bored Panda with a BA in Communication. After working for a sculptor, he fell in love with visual storytelling and enjoys covering everything from TV shows (any Sopranos fans out there?) to photography. Throughout his years in Bored Panda, over 235 million people have read the posts he’s written, which is probably more than he could count to. Read more »

For More Information About This Blog Post, Click Here!