In Praise of Shadows, 2018
Photography : silver print, black & white edition, fine art print · 50.8 x 40.64 x 0.5 cm 20 x 16 x 0.2 inch
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About the artwork
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Photography : numbered and limited to 13 copies
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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
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Dimensions ( cm • inch )
50.8 x 40.64 x 0.5 cm 20 x 16 x 0.2 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
This striking black-and-white photograph captures a nude figure standing in a strong, confident pose. The subject's sharp silhouette conveys both vulnerability and strength against the intricate backdrop of a broken mirror. The fractured glass reflects fragmented and distorted images of the figure, creating a multifaceted visual experience that challenges perceptions of self-identity and reality. The high-contrast lighting emphasizes muscular definition and enhances the dramatic effect, casting nuanced shadows that add depth. The use of a shattered mirror intensifies the theme of introspection and the exploration of fragmented self-perception. The bold composition and evocative interplay between light and reflection make this artwork a compelling exploration of human form and identity.
Presentation
Born in Everett, Washington, Michael David Walrond (b. 1986) is a talented emerging fine art photographer based in Los Angeles. His career began at a creative agency, specializing in styling, set decorating and design. In 2017, the creative director, Christopher Alain Everett, encouraged him to pursue his own art and gave him a Leica Dlux. He discovered film photography the following year when a friend and fellow artist sold him a Canon AE-1. Entirely self-taught, he has since been showcased in solo exhibitions in San Diego and New York, and group shows across the United States and Europe. His work has been published in P Magazine, Osphilia, Others Magazine, Lomography, Artizians Magazine, and Supersonic Art. His latest monograph, "SHDWSOFDUST: A 7 Year Anthology of Analog Photography Work," debuted in October 2023 with Snap Collective.
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