Untitled
19 x 13 cm
Pigment Ink Print
B/W
Untitled
13 x 18 cm
Pigment Ink Print
B/W
13 x 18 cm
Pigment Ink Print
B/W
Untitled
18 x 11.5 cm
Pigment Ink Print
B/W
18 x 11.5 cm
Pigment Ink Print
B/W
Untitled
11.5 x 18 cm
Pigment Ink Print
B/W
11.5 x 18 cm
Pigment Ink Print
B/W
In "Untitled (Series 2)," I delve deeper into the exploration of the human form as fine art, a theme that resonated with me in my previous work. This series draws inspiration from the masters of early 20th-century nude photography, particularly Rudolf Koppitz and Man Ray. Their focus on form, light, and shadow informed my approach, guiding me to create images that transcend the physical.
The setting for this series held a unique significance. Shot on location in a soon-to-be-demolished 1950s mansion, the grand staircase became more than just a backdrop. Its intricate metalwork, a silent witness to countless stories within those walls, became a central character. The series is a meditation on impermanence – the fleeting beauty of the human form juxtaposed against the fading grandeur of the architecture.
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