The Rising Sun

Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Marie Frankel is a multi-award-winning photographer. An environmentalist at heart, she actively participates in wildlife conservation. When she is not behind the lens, the artist is involved in the preservation of African rhinoceroses and ecotourism. The essence of Marie Frankel’s work is the act of immortalising the fauna that she is striving to preserve, so as to celebrate its power and beauty. As close to nature as possible, in the heart of wild landscapes, the South African artist is inspired by the space, sounds, and smells. In Africa, but also in Europe and America, she finds inspiration in the rich diversity around her to tell a story to the public. Described as captivating, evocative, and remarkable, her portfolio advocates harmony with nature. It showcases the purity of nature and its growing fragility.