I never knew I'd be thinking so small...
Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to travel far and wide. And as I got older, it became clear that I loved creating art from what I observed – to showcase the feelings of wonder and awe that this world can inspire. Today I'm applying that creative process to some very tiny adventures.
Covid drastically impacted the travel industry. Many of us went from having back-to-back projects, to blank calendars, seemingly overnight. My miniature worlds were born from that blank slate... a way to challenge myself, to keep myself creative, and to remind others of their own innate creativity.
The images in this series (titled Our Great Indoors) reflect the same grandeur that we observe in the "real" world. Yet, they are made out of commonly recognized objects ranging from office supplies to food. My goal is to invoke feelings of inspiration, wonder, surprise, joy, and self-reflection in those who view these images. Enjoy!
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Erin Sullivan
Erin Sullivan is a photographer and creative director specializing in projects rooted in whimsy, wonder, and nature. After graduating from the School of Art + Design at SUNY Purchase, Erin spent much of her 20's as a wilderness and travel guide worldwide, eventually turning her experiences into a blog with the goal of helping people find adventure in their own lives. As one of the first influencers in the outdoor adventure genre, Erin began posting her photography and started working professionally in image making in 2017. Since then, her style has been sought out by brands like Sony, Apple TV, ACG, Chevrolet, and National Geographic.
Having already been to more than forty countries with his backpack, traveling is a way of life for Dimitris, and although he studied to be an engineer, he decided that sharing his passion with others is much more vital. Interacting with people has always been his inspiration. He loves the outdoors, especially rock climbing and hiking, and when he is not guiding, he is probably off somewhere on his bike. Dimitris has over 12 years of guiding experience, leading trips for the largest companies in the world including National Geographic and REI. Dimitris was honored with the REI Top Guide Award in 2013 for his unique and adventurous guiding style. Establishing his own adventure travel company TripIn Adventures was simply the next step, because showing people Greece off the beaten track, is after all, his dream job.
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“My mind is blown.”
"Love this whole series. This is next level!"
"Your series gives me life!"
“It’s magical and wondrous!”
"Your images feel therapeutic to me. I feel myself getting lost in these lands."
“Honestly, this has me feeling all kinds of things.”
“Wonderful, fresh, creative — every one of these is a fun improvisation and adventure. A gift to all.”