Underwater Study Tenebrist Composition hand

Underwater Study Tenebrist Composition handThe Vanitas series is photographed entirely underwater, where light, reflection, and refraction soften form and disrupt fixed edges. Water becomes an active agent within the composition, tempering surfaces and allowing contours to hover between definition and dissolution. Working within a restrained, low light palette, subtle currents articulate luminous borders and gentle shadow. Floral elements drift within this environment, suspended in a state of

a recyclable thermoplastic polyester derived from renewable resources including corn starch and sugar cane

0106’  dated 2017

The works reference the broader scientific context of wave theory and gravitational research

Reverse painted in enamel

Framed in a round 'Vortex' ceramic finished in matt black shellac

Dated 1996

Tide  —  w 40–50 gms   h38 × w56 × d38 mm

Dimensions: 48 x 48 cm

it reconsiders what distinguishes a photograph from every other form of image

The cushion is hand finished in a rolled moleskin edging with an invisible zip to finish it off

weight +/- 1

This ecological process is circular with no carbon footprint or chemicals used in any part of the hand manufacturing process