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Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Connecticut-based prop stylist and designer Kristen Meyer creates geometric flat lay art using found organic materials. From broken pieces of egg shells and crackers to flower petals, pebbles, and leaves, Meyer creates mesmerizing patterns by meticulously placing each piece inside perfect circles and squares.

Each satisfying composition is set against pastel-colored backgrounds, where Meyer’s clever use of negative space completes the shapes, through the suggestion of crisp geometric boundaries. Soft, soothing color palettes complement the range of textures in the deconstructed objects. Describing her process as “nature meets scissors,” some pieces are created using the natural shape of the objects, while others require precision snips to achieve the artist’s perfectionist aesthetic.

In one piece, lines of differing lengths of dry spaghetti sticks that have been positioned in a perfect circle, result in what looks like a gold coin. Another piece—formed from dried up autumn leaves—expresses Meyer’s belief in “beauty in imperfection.” While others would just discard them on a compost heap, Meyer instead celebrates them through careful arrangements inside a frame-like square composition. The artist reveals, “I can't go for a walk in the woods without bringing home a leaf or two or three.”

For those who get a thrill from all things neat and tidy, scrolling through this artist’s growing portfolio is sure to hit the spot!

You can find more of Meyer’s work on Instagram, and shop prints of her images on her website.

Connecticut-based prop stylist and designer Kristen Meyer creates geometric flat lay art using found organic material.

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

The precision-driven artist creates mesmerizing patterns by meticulously placing each piece inside perfect circles and squares.

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

For those who get a thrill from all things neat and tidy, scrolling through this artist’s growing portfolio is sure to hit the spot!

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Satisfying Flat Lay Art by Kristen Meyer

Kristen Meyer: Website | Instagram

My Modern Met granted permission to use photos by Kristen Meyer.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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