(Sold Out) – Bud of Light (Luminous Core) - Handcrafted Silver Gelatin Print, Analog Darkroom Process by Tibor Arva

Edition 02 of 10

Bud of Light (Luminous Core)

50 €

Bud of Light is a macro study of vitality. This Gelatin Silver Print focuses on the dense, layered structure, where light gathers in the core. Captured on film, this photograph is a testament to the strength and hidden energy of the analogue process.

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Categories: Gelatin Silver Prints, Square Tag: Bloom

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Technique: Handmade gelatin silver print
Edition: 2/10
Print size: 30 × 40 cm
Mounted size: 40 × 50 cm with mat + backboard
Paper: Ilford Multigrade FB Fiber Base
Signature: Signed by the artist
Numbering: Numbered limited edition
Certificate: Certificate of authenticity included
Frame: Not included

Bud of Light (Luminous Core) — macro dandelion photograph in a moment of concentration

The macro dandelion photograph Bud of Light does not celebrate dispersal — it celebrates concentration. The dandelion is presented as a layered, almost sculptural form, where every fiber represents gathered energy, ready to explode into life. Handmade as an analog gelatin silver print from the darkroom.

About the photograph

The dense, absolutely black background dramatically emphasises the radiant whiteness and texture of the fibers, transforming the fragile plant into a powerful, luminous bud. This macro dandelion photograph speaks of strength, potential, and the light that endures even in the deepest darkness.

The story of this photograph is not the story of a flower — it is the story of the moment just before transformation. Before the seeds scatter. Before the wind comes. The moment when all energy is still here, gathered, waiting.

The analog process

Shot on classic black-and-white film, with precise use of studio light (Godox) to sculpt and emphasise the density and layering of the fibers. Each print is a unique work created in the darkroom, using the classic Gelatin Silver Print technique.

Hand toning and contrast control ensure that the light at the core of the print is the most intense and striking. This is an organic, tangible art object — not a digital reproduction.

Shipping and framing

The print arrives carefully packaged, mounted with mat, ready for framing. The frame is not included. Acid-free framing with UV-protective glass is recommended for maximum longevity.

A certificate of authenticity is provided with every print.

Framing	Framed print, Mat Only

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In your space

A preview of how this print may look once framed and hung.

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SILVER GELATIN PRINT

The photograph is handcrafted in a traditional darkroom, hand-exposed and developed on premium Ilford Multigrade Fiber-Based (FB) or RC paper. Using classic silver halide chemistry, this authentic analog process guarantees exquisite tonal gradations, deep archival blacks, and a museum-grade lifespan of over 100 years.

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MUSEUM MATBOARD

Each artwork is hand-mounted in an acid-free museum matboard in an off-white shade. With a precise 45° bevel cut, the matboard isolates the photograph from the glass, creates a captivating gallery depth, and protects it for generations.

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BACKING BOARD

The back of the artwork is secured with a rigid, pH-neutral barrier board. This backing prevents the cotton paper from rippling and warping over the years, ensuring the print remains perfectly flat within its frame.

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