Edward Burtynsky Research Paper

Edward Burtynsky grew up in northern Canada surrounded by its untouched shores and natural forests. These natural wonders captivated him and continues to inspire his work today. He began his work by taking a picture of grass growing through the side of the road. Finding interest in the interaction between the natural and unnatural Burtynsky began chasing that interaction, enveloping his work, and defining it from others. Burtynsky does not however despise industry, owning one himself. Rather he wishes for us to understand what it is doing to the world around us and aims to encourage a more harmonious partnering between industry and nature through use of his photographs. Burtynsky’s work aims at making a kind of bitter-sweet beauty in the interactions