Collection Title: Strangers Forever

Digital Mixed Media Art

1/1 - 2023

75x120 cm (framed 87x132 cm)

NFT size: 2953x4131 pixels

Printed with archival pigment inks on acid-free Fine Art paper.

Hand-signed by the artist.

Packed and Shipped worldwide.

"Enlightened," a captivating work from my 2023 'Strangers Forever' collection, showcases my distinctive approach to digital art. This technique breathes new life into old, deteriorating glass negative plates, creating a unique blend of past and present. The artwork is a fusion of two distinct images, originally separate, now serendipitously joined – one set horizontally and the other vertically.

At the heart of this piece is the figure of a young woman. Despite the partial decay of her image, she exudes an enigmatic allure. This beauty is harmoniously juxtaposed with the surrounding decay. Intriguingly, a green veil-like shape envelops her head – a creative interplay resulting from the second plate. This veil, on closer inspection, is a figure seated with hands in lap, seamlessly integrated into the overall composition.

Adding a dimension of generational continuity and hope is the image of a young child in a reclining pose, clutching a mandolin. This symbolizes a resurgence of life and hope, merging past narratives with future possibilities. "Enlightened" thus becomes a confluence of history and the contemporary, of disintegration and rebirth, highlighting the transformative power of art.

"Enlightened" invites viewers to step into a world where time, memory, and beauty converge. It provides a profound exploration of artistic metamorphosis, where every glance reveals a deeper layer of storytelling. This piece is part of my broader 'Metamorphosis Project', an ongoing exploration of artistic evolution, drawing from a vast archive of aged glass negatives.