INGREDIENTS
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Alana Wilson
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China Clay
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Since last October I have been meaning to set aside some time to write a post on my ‘Still’ series exhibition that was shot with Felix Forest. With two small kids, shooting, designing, running a business, instagram (that is always last on the to do list) I find it hard to find a spare minute to blog so apologies for the delay in writing this post.
‘Still’ is a group of 15 limited edition photographic works and was produced in collaboration with photographer and friend Felix Forest.
I mentioned on the opening night hosted by Becker Minty at Puddleduck in Elizabeth Bay how special it was to have met Felix. He shares a similar passion and fascination for Flemish still life paintings and wanted to explore the medium and I was very grateful that he saw value in getting me involved. It’s a very special feeling when you collaborate on a project and when you first see the captured image and know you are on the same page, it’s like a flash of magic.
Felix and I were extremely honoured to have Karen McCartney Author and Curator open the exhibition and her kind words were really appreciated.
Karen said in her opening speech ” the poetry of two talented people coming together to create something quite magical. What these images are about is the best in creative collaboration. When two aesthetics and skill sets merge, when the singular vision has room for both points of view, for a mutual understanding that allows a concept to evolve, shape-shift and become its own distinct entity.”
For a little more information here is an exert from the ‘Still’ press release.
These painterly photographs reference the classical structures and symbolism of the 17th century still lifes painted by Flemish masters such as Vermeer. Insects appear throughout, a theme that suggests both nature’s bounty and impermanence of life. Light falls on objects as if through time. Within the deceptive simplicity of these compositions we see references to many allegorical themes of classical still lifes – the secret messages placed to challenge and delight the viewer who must interpret the Vanitas message of the snuffed candle, the fruits of paradise symbolised by the artichoke, and the earthy femininity of the wine goblet’s inverted triangle. And in each work, an insect appears reflecting diverse themes of hope and resurrection, or transience and decay.
Limited editions available in two print sizes. The works are box framed in oak, without glass to complete the painterly allusion. Please contact Becker Minty for more information.
Photographer – Felix Forest