Floral Vanitas Nocturne in Water B&W historical references and new theoretical

historical references and new theoretical writing in a single publication

dated 2016

signed & dated in 2022 by the artist in black pen verso

" On one of my first trips to japan over 35 years ago

acrylic faced with pure white capsules

Floral Vanitas Nocturne in Water B&W historical references and new theoreticalThe Vanitas series is photographed entirely underwater, where light, reflection, and refraction soften form and disrupt fixed edges.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