About Halcyon

Halcyon is a study in line, action and depth of field. The study comprises a dozen or more curving lines entering into and out of the image space, expanded to varying degrees as they travel.

The depth of field creates a central focal point for the eye, surrounded by varying levels of diffusion as the linework travels around the core.

For the silver solar piece, I then solarised the image, using the language if not the exact technique of Man Ray’s extraordinarily beautiful Rayographs.

Solarising occurs when a partially developed photograph is flashed back under the light source, and in so doing causes the darkest areas of the image to burn out, becoming highlights, whilst the midtones darken and the highlights are maintained.

It's a fabulous technique, with great opportunities for some fairly random results, which contrasts perfectly with the control of the digital drawing.

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Halcyon was exhibited at Coda at Close, a solo show curated by Freeny Yianni at her project space in Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset.

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Link here to view Coda at Close ⟶

 

Halcyon in situ

 

Price and dimensions

Halcyon / deep pink is a metallic Lambda photographic print, optionally mounted to Plexiglass and Dibond, and fitted with a hidden subframe, ready to install. The edition may also be fitted with a bespoke, laser cut, transparent black Perspex frame.

The work is individually signed and numbered verso, with both a unique catalogue raisonné number and the edition number for guaranteed authenticity.

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From an edition of 4
Image size 66cm H x 66cm W

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From an edition of 8
Image size 44cm H x 44cm W

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Halcyon / deep pink has sold out

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Please do get in touch here if you’d like to discuss possibilities ⟶

 
 

Associated works

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