Ensayo, 2004
James Sparshatt   Emerging artists

Photography : black & white edition · 40 x 50 cm 15.7 x 19.7 inch · Ready to hang

€969 969 €
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Photography : numbered and limited to 35 copies

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black & white edition on Fine art paper

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40 x 50 cm 15.7 x 19.7 inch Height x Width x Depth

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62 x 63 cm 24.4 x 24.8 inch

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El Ensayo (the rehearsal) was taken during the Romerias de Mayo festival in Holguin Cuba in 2003. The dance troupe was preparing for a performance of Afro-Cuban folklore and were using an abandoned colonial era building as a studio. 

I sat with the band most of the afternoon sharing a bottle of rum and waiting for a perfect moment.  The dancer stood proud and erect, her mixed heritage giving her an undeniable strength and poise.   I raised my range finder medium format camera, adjusted the focus and with a barely perceptible click captured a moment of dignity. 

This black-and-white photograph captures an evocative moment within a stark, worn interior, resonating with the history and culture of Cuba. The scene centers on a poised woman in a flowing, traditional skirt, exuding confidence and determination. Her gaze is inward, suggesting deep contemplation. The room, with its weathered walls and uneven floor, adds texture and depth, enhancing the timeless atmosphere. Instruments and cultural ornaments hanging on the wall hint at vibrant traditions. In the background, figures conversing softly, framed by a large, light-filled doorway, add layers of narrative. The contrast between light and shadow enriches the composition, drawing attention to the intricate details and emotional nuances. Overall, the photograph masterfully combines storytelling with artistic aesthetics, making it a striking depiction of cultural identity and personal reflection.

James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance reveal the emotion and intensity of people lost in the rhythm of the moment. The work is available as silver gelatin and palladium platinum prints.

James Sparshatt, Ensayo
United Kingdom  • 1966
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James Sparshatt is a British photographic artist producing work that dramatically captures the vibrancy and emotional intensity of life. His images of music and dance are drawn from bars, streets and clubs from Havana to Buenos Aires to Seville to New Orleans and beyond. They are full of movement, energy and emotion.

James has had solo exhibitions in New York, San Antonio, London, Cordoba, Havana and across the UK. His work has been sold at Art Hamptons, Art Chicago, Pulse Miami, Slick Paris, and Affordable Art Fairs in Brussels, Amsterdam, New York, Singapore, Los Angeles, London, Stockholm, Hamburg and Milan. His exhibition Land of Spirit at the Royal National Theatre in London was described in the Sunday Telegraph as “a dazzling collection of black and white images...”.

His palladium platinum prints are produced in collaboration with specialist platinum printer Max Caffell of 31 Studio. 31 Studio are recognised as masters of this sought after printing technique. They are also the printers of choice of Sebastiao Salgado, the estate of Henri Lartigue, and many other photographic luminaries.

James has been a winner of the International Exhibition at the Center for Fine Art Photography in Colorado, USA, shortlisted for the Sony World Photographic Awards and a finalist in the World Photography Gala awards.

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