Floral Vanitas Optical Study Beneath Water vanitas

Floral Vanitas Optical Study Beneath Water vanitasThe 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

For several decades

0111’  dated 2017

Studio Proof

I am a profoundly dedicated to the social responsibility of my work & process

these works extend that lineage into an aquatic space

social injustices & inequalities: To me this can be seen as a form of social commentary and a social contribution through his lifelong practice

museum framed in oak behind AR & UV glass

smolt - w 105-120 gms h36 x w115 x d48mm

small - w 65-75 gms h62 x w62 x d48 mm

Ecologically printed with abstract floral motifs made with flower poppy petals

giving single-use waste a new life

each piece retains the visible character of its construction while remaining lightweight