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SAMSA

Samsa is a photographic artwork from the series Neglect. The series shows preserved specimens of insects, most of which are extinct or critically endangered. The images were made with a digital camera system and a 105mm macro lens. A multishot function was used to create very large files of 185 megapixels. A small table-top studio was built so that the fragile specimens could be photographed with almost no handling. The prints are produced in two sizes and in limited editions. The aim is to reveal the unusual beauty of insects and to draw attention to insect extinction.

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Fireberg

The artist's project concerns a theme today at the center of global attention both at an institutional and population level: the environment. In these images the primary element is the ice and its melting. The artist created it through the chromatic inversion from positive to negative, which coincides with the concept of change, representing an opposite reality: the ice becomes fire, the cracks become a volcano. A new style that tells the problem by analyzing the Perito Moreno Glacier.

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Jellybelly

Jellybelly is a fine art photography series that portrays jellyfish. The images were taken inside a large aquarium at night, in complete darkness. Only a few artificial lights inside and outside the aquarium were used, giving the jellyfish a subtle glow. The series aims to capture the elegant movement and aesthetic of a species that is also an indicator of water quality. Each image is printed on fine art paper, mounted on aluminium and set in a black oak frame with a two centimetre shadow gap. Two limited editions are offered, sized 50 by 50 cm and 80 by 80 cm.

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Moments of Speed

In Moments of Speed, speed becomes impressively visible. At first glance, the images reveal the aesthetics and dynamics of movement and allow the intensity and energy of the moment to be felt. At the same time there is an interesting shift from visualized speed to calmness in the motif. In the movement depicted, the images radiate a serenity of their own that creates a pleasantly relaxing effect. This change in perception allows the viewer to experience a new, deeper level. Composition, details, colouring, sharpness and blurring create dramatic and at the same time an image of calm in motion.

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Bread Art

Bread Art is a food photography series created for a printed magazine editorial. The series presents several types of bread as artistic subjects. Colored paper and minimal props form a monochromatic setting for each image. Soft side lighting from studio strobes and a softbox creates gentle shadows and highlights. The lighting reveals the texture and the tactile quality of each loaf. Careful attention to detail conveys warmth and craftsmanship. The final images were prepared for print at 210 by 297 millimeters.

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Tokyo Giants

Tokyo Giants Season Visuals is a series of photographic posters created for a professional baseball team in Japan. The visuals combine two photographs arranged as continuous scenes, so that still images express the drama of baseball in the manner of a film. The player photographs capture joy, anger and sadness, and are taken from high and unusual angles. The season concept marks the 89th anniversary of the team, as the number 89 means baseball in Japanese. A joint visual of the men's and women's teams expresses the spirit of diversity.

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