Floral Vanitas Optical Study Beneath WaterThe 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

This unique B&W print is sold unmounted

This item is sold as an unmounted print

Book publication 'Tokyo Taxi' by Merrell

Dated 2012Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin 30080 × 60 cm | 31

but also implies an attitude and social consciousness

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leaving only trace

finished UV museum archival varnish

The print is of a rare variety of Paris Tulip from the 'Vanitas' series 2009 - ongoing

0180’  dated 2017

dated 2024

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