lilac tulip in watery surroundings surround by deep blacks ceramics these works extend that lineage

these works extend that lineage into an aquatic space

Especially considering the work is referred to as a view of a philosopher in contemplation

and analogue photographic processes

This lineage introduces a temporal dialogue between human intervention and the natural world

luminous spheres emerge as microcosms of concentrated force

lilac tulip in watery surroundings surround by deep blacks ceramics these works extend that lineageThe 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,