Stairway to Heaven
By Meagan MacDonald
Artist Bio
Meagan is a freelance photographer based in Perth, WA, specialising in the music and arts scene. Her passion for photography began at eight when her father gifted her a camera, sparking a new perspective on the world. As a teenager, she developed a strong interest in 35mm film, experimenting with light and materials to create unique in-camera effects. Recently, her travels to various countries have allowed her to document diverse landscapes and cultures. Meagan aims to transform ordinary moments into thought-provoking visual narratives, inviting viewers to explore the stories and processes behind her images.
Artist Statement / Description of artwork
This image was taken at the end point of the Sealy Tarns hike in Mount Cook, famously nicknamed the 'Stairway to Heaven'. Framed by a backdrop of ethereal white, the scene captures the stark beauty of nature and the resilience of those who venture into it. The presence of the hikers adds a sense of scale and isolation, a reminder of how fragile and vulnerable humans can be within the vastness of our beautiful earth.