Still Life with a Coral Branch and a Crystal Globe, NYC, 2002, 2014
Michael James O'Brien

Photography : color edition, archival pigment print

91.4 x 61 x 0.3 cm 36 x 24 x 0.1 inch

$5,000
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Numbered and limited to 7 copies

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Signature

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Dimensions cm inch

91.4 x 61 x 0.3 cm 36 x 24 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth

Framing

Not framed


Tags

Still Life

Composition

Coral

Aesthetics

Staged Photograph

Black

brown

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: United States

Printed on Hahnemuhle fine art photo rag paper. Image size: 36 in. H x 24 in. W. Edition of 7 + 2A.

This artwork is a masterful still life composition set against a stark black background, highlighting its elements with dramatic precision. At the center, an ancient-looking urn with a rich, metallic patina stands tall, exuding an aura of mystery and history. It captures the viewer’s attention with its textured surface that reflects subtle hints of light, suggesting a narrative of forgotten ages. In the foreground, a perfectly spherical crystal ball rests upon an ornate bronze stand. Its transparency and smooth surface contrast sharply with the ruggedness of the urn, creating a balance between clarity and opacity. The crystal's reflective attributes draw in ambient hues, adding depth and intrigue. Adjacent to the crystal ball, a uniquely patterned stone-like object emerges. Its surface resembles cracked earth or intricate mosaic, a symbol of natural artistry and imperfection. This object further enhances the interplay of textures in the composition. Perched on a rustic wooden platform, the entire arrangement exudes an air of timeless elegance. Each element is deliberately placed to evoke a sense of harmony between the natural and the crafted. The subdued color palette underscores the raw beauty of the materials, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the subtle complexities of this captivating still life.

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Michael James O'Brien, Still Life with a Coral Branch and a Crystal Globe, NYC, 2002
United States  • 1960

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Michael James O'Brien is a photographer, teacher, curator, poet, and activist 

Currently based in Atlanta, GA. He has had solo exhibitions in New York, Paris, Beijing, Hong Kong, Antwerp, Istanbul, Liverpool, and Savannah GA. in addition to having worked in London's National Portrait Gallery's permanent collection. His work has been featured in publications like Rolling Stone, Vogue UK, The New Yorker, GQ, Eyemazing, Black & White Photography UK, The Guardian, The Financial Times among many others. He has been Editor-at-Large of Verbal Abuse, the poetry zine as well as Contributing Editor for Departures Magazine. 

His book Girlfriend; Men, Women, and Drag, with text by Holly Brubach, was published by Random House in English, French & Japanese in 2000. 

From 1900 to 2000 he did all the still photography for Matthew Barney's Drawing Restraint 7 as well as Cremaster 1,2,4 & 5 which were exhibited worldwide. 

For over 20 years, O'Brien was a member of ACTUP as well as a volunteer for GMHC and Terrence Higgins Trust UK. He was a co-producer of the Love Ball in NYC & Paris, which over the years raised more than $3million for people living with HIV/AIDS. 

He was the Creative Director for DAA/Designers Against Aids in 2011-12 and produced the Live Positive Campaign for the Flemish HIV Awareness organization, SENSOA in 2013.

O'Brien is based in Atlanta where he is the Chair of Photography at the Savannah College of Art and Design/SCAD.

He is currently the Chair of the Advisory Council of Atlanta Celebrates Photography.

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