Under the Ice

Description

Captured in the suspended breath of winter, this work reveals a hidden world where life persists in a state of glowing dormancy. Four fish move like slow-burning coals through ink-black depths, their scales catching a spectral warmth that defies the petrol-green chill of the ice. The fractured surface above creates a geometric lattice, a crystalline window into a liquid sanctuary that feels both ancient and fleeting.

Living with this piece is an invitation to slow one’s pulse. It serves as a profound meditation on resilience and the quiet beauty found in the most inhospitable thresholds. The play of deep, moody greens against the sudden, fiery amber of the aquatic forms creates a sophisticated visual tension that anchors a room in contemplative stillness.

Purpose

This work seeks to evoke the visceral sensation of cold and the paradoxical warmth of hidden life, exploring the threshold between the terrestrial and the aquatic through a lens of dark, cinematic mystery.

Interior Decorator’s Advice

• Place this in a room with dim, directional lighting to let the warm highlights truly ‘burn’ through the dark background
• Works exceptionally well against dark charcoal, navy, or forest green walls to emphasize its depth
• Avoid bright, sun-drenched spots; the work thrives in the shadows of a library or a private study
• Pair with organic materials like dark walnut or polished stone to echo the elemental theme

Perfect For

• Seekers of quiet, powerful imagery that honors the endurance of the natural world
• Collectors drawn to the intersection of organic form and abstract geometry
• Those who find beauty in the ‘darker’ palettes of the natural season
• Interior enthusiasts looking for a focal point that commands silence and respect

From the Dark Water Burning collection — Fish rise like embers through cold, near-lightless water, their bodies burning oxblood and copper in a field of petrol green and ink.

Key Features

• Material: High-definition Lambda Print — true silver-halide photographic exposure (Fuji Crystal DP II for colour, Ilford for black & white) on premium acrylic glass, glossy finish for exceptional depth and clarity.
• Finish: Face-mounted under 2 mm premium acrylic glass — Diasec technique.
• Backing: 3 mm alu Dibond composite panel.
• Style: Photography
• Edition: Unlimited.
• Mounting: Recessed aluminium subframe — ready to hang (invisible wall mounting, 25 mm offset).
• Longevity: 50–75 years archival conservation.