Half Angels Half Demons #8 and #9 Diptych, 2004

Mauricio Velez  

Additional sizes available: 

24" x 72" Ed 1/15 + 2AP 60" x 160" Ed 1/6 + 2AP 

This mesmerizing diptych captures the fluid beauty and grace of a body suspended in water, evoking a sense of ethereal serenity. The left panel showcases an exquisite, balletic leap, with the figure's limbs elegantly extended, embodying a moment of pure freedom and weightlessness against a deep blue backdrop. The right panel contrasts this dynamism with a tranquil upside-down pose, capturing a reflective stillness. The play of light and shadow across the submerged form is masterfully rendered, highlighting the delicate interplay between motion and stillness. The artwork’s unique perspective challenges the viewer’s perception, offering a captivating exploration of form and fluidity. The deep blue hues create an immersive aquatic ambiance, enhancing the surreal and dreamlike quality of the composition. This piece invites introspection and admiration for the beauty of the human form in harmony with the underwater realm.

"In few photographers like Mauricio Velez does aesthetic become ethic. Every portrait scene is seamless. Every composition is an impeccable piece: the light, gesture, even the preference in models. Nothing can be discredited of the photographic style neither the clean technic. And for this aesthetic perfection the message lands to the viewer in its pure state."