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Howard Lewis
Limited Edition 1/7 Black and White Photograph Ocean 22 x 24 Untitled #98
2016

$1,500List Price

About the Item

Limited Edition 1/7 Black and White Photograph Ocean 22 x 24 Untitled #98 Limited Edition Black and White Lewis Photograph Water, Ocean. This is Untitled #98 from the Kinetic Solitude series. Kinetic Solitude has been exhibited in the Dow museum as part of their "Water" exhibition. My photographic series “Kinetic Solitude” seeks to create visual imagery that captures the mystery and unforgiving kinetic force of the oceans as darkness settles and signs of people are absent from the field of vision. The exhilarating, kinetic beauty of the ocean is best experienced in storm-whipped waves in near darkness; at the height of its relentlessness. There is a visual rhythm seen through the lens that becomes somewhat predictable with time and practice; the foam will swirl right, the wave will break soon, white caps will appear by the upper corners of the frame. When I’m photographing, I am often thigh-deep in cold water with the wind howling. I teeter at the edge of disaster, moving with the waves to get the right amount of visual motion, avoiding getting knocked over in the surf and at the same time protecting equipment. I wait for “contact moments” between and from waves to capture moments of uncertainty. The surface water, the undercurrents, the tides and I are all in motion, and there is only one ideal moment to hit the shutter and capture the right combination of wave and weather elements that creates my desired image. I chose to print this black and white series emphasizing a maximum range of subtle dark and toned areas in contrast with luminous highlights to depict the character and energy of the ocean. The printing is intended to heighten the viewer’s experience and visualize my appreciation for the power, and the solitude of being present with nature. About: Lewis’ artistic practice often explores science, engineering, technology, and innovation. His intention is to create work that communicates the importance of the search for truth based on science and how the physical world looks and works. The images engage physics, mechanics and creative thinking that often evokes an innovation process. Many photographs are abstract however, he also has a strong affinity for the environment, reflected in his photographs that often include elements of water and sky. Lewis started photographing when he was a teenager and continued through film school. He went on to work for many years as an advertising and editorial photographer where he photographed for international clients like Taylor Wines and General Foods. Lewis’ fine art photographs have been exhibited in galleries and cultural centers internationally, including the Gladstone Regional Museum and Gallery in Queensland, Australia, Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in Tampa; the James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania; the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science in Midland, Michigan; the New York Center for Photographic Arts; He is also represented in several major corporate collections. Printing: Actual image is printed slightly smaller than paper size with a ½ or 1 inch border on the longest side. The other side will vary in dimensions according to the image proportions. Ex: Paper size is 17 x 22. Image might be 16 x 20. This image is offered in three sizes. Photographs are digital archival pigment prints and printed to museum standards. All are titled or numbered, signed and dated with edition noted on the reverse. Editions: 17 x 22 Edition of 10 + 2AP 20 x 24 Edition of 7 + 2AP 30 x 40 Edition of 3 + 1AP Shipping: Photographs are shipped rolled and packed in heavy duty ultra-durable shipping tubes designed for fragile shipments. Photographs are not offered in frames or mattes. Photographer will ship ASAP usually within a few days for smaller sizes and communicate when it ships. Any questions, please contact the artist directly through 1stDibs and he’ll be happy to have a conversation.

Creator:
Howard Lewis (American)
Creation Year:
2016
Dimensions:
Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
More Editions & Sizes:
17x22Price: $1,10030 x 40Price: $2,400
Medium:
Archival Pigment
Movement & Style:
Contemporary
Period:
2010-
Condition:
Gallery Location:
White Plains, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU173829554112

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