ragged edges of a Parrot Paris tulip in lush reds flag large - w 160-170 gms

large - w 160-170 gms h85 x w85 x d53 mm

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transforming the familiar language of memento mori into a study of transience

A collection of aged crucifixes is introduced to the water's surface

and the ever-growing scrutiny of viable energy sources and raw materials

ragged edges of a Parrot Paris tulip in lush reds flag large - w 160-170 gmsThe Vanitas series revisits the still life tradition through an underwater photographic process, extending a lineage that emerged most prominently in seventeenth century Dutch painting. Working entirely in water, these compositions draw on historical motifs associated with mortality, transience, and the passage of time. Floral specimens, organic matter, and carefully selected objects are staged within a submerged environment where light, reflection,