Amanita Muscaria 5

The Amanita Muscaria Journey

Beneath the whispering pines of a game farm near Dullstroom in South Africa, as autumn tipped into winter, a quiet kind of magic began to grow. This photo exhibition captures the Amanita muscaria mushroom in all its fairy tale splendour—its iconic red-and-white caps rising unexpectedly from the forest floor. Shot after the final rain of summer, these images reveal the mushroom’s emergence and transformation as a visual poem about change, wonder, and the strange rhythm of the seasons.

Long tied to folklore and myth, Amanita muscaria evokes a sense of enchantment, yet also stands as a powerful metaphor for life’s unpredictability. Just as it appears suddenly and briefly—vibrant against the fading forest—it reminds us to embrace what is fleeting, beautiful, and unknown in our own journeys. Framed in modest pine wood, each piece is rooted in the landscape where it was found, reflecting the simplicity and honesty of its natural setting.

This exhibition is a tribute to the joy of discovery, the fun of wandering, and the seasons—both in nature and in life—that shape who we are.