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Ancient Page Angel, Book of Faith, Ancient Page Triptych, 2017
Shine Huang  

Photography : archival pigment print · 81.3 x 304.8 x 0.3 cm 32 x 120 x 0.1 inch

$10,500 10 500 $US
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81.3 x 304.8 x 0.3 cm 32 x 120 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth

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This artwork presents a striking triptych of X-ray images, each depicting a distinct book in varying states of openness. The left image reveals a closed book, radiating an ethereal glow, its spine and cover intricately detailed in monochrome shades. The center piece showcases an open book, its pages splayed like a blooming flower, emphasizing the structural harmony and hidden complexity within. The right image focuses on a partially open book, offering a glimpse into its myriad layers, creating a fascinating interplay of light and shadow. The artist employs X-ray technology not merely as a tool but as a medium to transcend the ordinary, inviting viewers to explore the unseen inner life of books. This work challenges perceptions, transforming familiar objects into mysterious and captivating forms, emphasizing both their fragility and resilience.

This project uses photograms, which are unique photographs created without a camera by placing objects on photosensitive paper and exposing it to light. The result is a negative shadow image varying in tone, depending on transparency of the objects used. Areas of the paper that have received no light appear light; those exposed through transparent or semi-transparent objects appear dark. Shine Huang uses everyday objects to create mysterious and impressive images. Huang focuses on adapting historical photographic processes into contemporary art. Many of his images are also a mirror that reflects the photographer's understanding of being an immigrant living in the United States. From Carry The Ocean Series Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemuhle fine art paper. Overall size: 32 in. H x 120 in. W Individual size: 32 in. H x 40 in. W Edition 2/3 + 2AP Signed on verso in ink. unframed 

The photographs in this series are sold individually or in any combination the customer desires (other sets suggested by the artist can be found on this sales page). Each image is produced in different sizes, and each size has its own edition. The edition number of each image in each size, for this set as well as others, may vary depending on the works sold at the time of ordering.

More Editions & Sizes: 16 in. H x 60 in. W. Edition 2/9 + 1AP

Shine Huang

China  • 1989

Presentation

Shine Huang (M.F.A. Photography) is a Chinese-born photographer based in Atlanta, Georgia.

His work has been exhibited throughout international galleries and museums, including

PhotoLondon, Photolux Gallery Lucca, Italy, Xuhui Art Museum Shanghai, China, Mason Fine

Art Gallery Atlanta, Museum of Contemporary Art Georgia, South Southeast Gallery,

Philadelphia Abington Art Center, Santa Fe Center Photo review etc. Many of work have been

featured on magazines as Lensculture, Ilford Photo, Dodho Magazine Spain, SXSE Photo

magazine, Jezebel Magazine, Atlanta Magazine, and etc.

Shine's photography skill is also well used in producing advertising campaign and TV

commercials. His clients include Coca-Cola, Crown Royal, Hennessy, Isakson Living, Martell,

Moët & Chandon, Neiman Marcus.

Shine holds an M.F.A in Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design. and a B.S. in

Sport Management - Journalism from Arkansas State University. Shine is always seeking

different methods of storytelling. He focuses adapting historical photographic process into contemporary art.

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