(Sold) – Dark Tulips (Melancholy of Silk) – Gelatin Silver Print – UNIQUE EDITION 1/1

“Photography is visualizing emotions.”

This print, Dark Tulips, deviates from its series sibling (Tulips) and enters the realm of unique artistic expression. Through a deliberate longer exposure in the darkroom, a significantly darker, more velvety tone was achieved. This technique gives the image depth, weight, and a sense of subtle melancholy. The buds, while elegant, appear enigmatic, almost like dream-like figures, shrouded in darkness and mystery. The emotion here is rich, quiet, and powerful.

Unique Analogue Process (One of a Kind):

• Complete Authenticity: Captured on classic black-and-white film, with a focus on the gradations of shadow. Controlled studio lighting was just the beginning; the final, dark, rich tone was achieved exclusively through mastery in the darkroom.
• Unique 1/1 Print: This is not just a limited edition; it is a unique work. Due to the handmade process, specific exposure time, and toning, this Gelatin Silver Print is the only one that exists in this form. It is marked on the margin as 1/1, guaranteeing its absolute uniqueness.
• For Collectors: Artworks marked “1/1” are those that gain the most value. This print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), confirming it is a one-of-a-kind, unique edition.

Print Details:

• Technique: Gelatin Silver Print (Handmade in the darkroom)
• Medium: Black and White Film, Studio Shot, Unique Exposure
• Edition: UNIQUE EDITION (One of a Kind, 1/1)
• Signature: Signed, dated, and numbered (Dark Tulips 1/1) by the artist on the margin.
• Dimensions: 21×30 cm (approx. 8.3 x 11.8 inches) print, matted on a 30×40 cm (approx. 11.8 x 15.7 inches) archival mat (passe-partout).