Jon McCormack's 'Patterns' Photobook Captures Nature's Hidden Geometry, Supporting Conservation
Jon McCormack, an Australian photographer, has unveiled 'Patterns: Art of the Natural World,' a photobook published by Damiani in honor of Earth Day on April 22, 2026. This project emerged during the COVID-19 travel limitations in Northern California, encouraging a more contemplative approach to observation. The collection showcases a variety of subjects, from bears to tiny rocks, all connected by recurring patterns. It includes aerial images, ice caves, and fossils, with some requiring focus stacking of up to 25 photographs. Proceeds will benefit Vital Impacts, a nonprofit organization founded by Ami Vitale. McCormack's works will be exhibited outdoors at South Street Seaport from April 22 to June 14, 2026, alongside a solo show at CENTER Santa Fe starting April 17, 2026.
Key facts
- Jon McCormack is an Australian photographer and conservationist.
- The photobook 'Patterns: Art of the Natural World' is published by Damiani.
- Release coincides with Earth Day on April 22, 2026.
- Project emerged from COVID-19 travel restrictions that shifted McCormack's practice.
- All proceeds support Vital Impacts, a nonprofit founded by Ami Vitale.
- Images will be displayed at Photoville in New York from April 22 to June 14, 2026.
- A solo exhibition opens at CENTER Santa Fe on April 17, 2026, running through May 17, 2026.
- The book includes microscopic images requiring focus stacking of up to 25 shots.
Entities
Artists
- Jon McCormack
- Ami Vitale
Institutions
- Damiani
- Vital Impacts
- South Street Seaport Museum
- Photoville
- CENTER Santa Fe
- Feature Shoot
Locations
- Australia
- Northern California
- United States
- New York
- South Street Seaport
- Santa Fe