2020 Hyperrealism

Description

This work captures the profound depth of human perception, transforming the iris into a cosmic map of cerulean tides and golden constellations. Every lash and fiber is rendered with a crystalline clarity that borders on the divine, blurring the line between biological reality and a dreamscape of shimmering bokeh.

Living with this piece invites a sense of quiet observation and wonder. It serves as a focal point that demands a slow, meditative interaction, reflecting the complexity of our own internal worlds. The interplay of cool aquatic tones and warm, glowing embers creates a balanced atmospheric tension that resonates throughout a room.

Purpose

This composition explores the concept of the ‘eye as a universe,’ seeking to evoke the spiritual connection between the microscopic details of our anatomy and the vastness of the cosmos.

Interior Decorator’s Advice

• Position in a space with soft, indirect lighting to preserve the delicate glow of the amber highlights
• Pair with minimalist furniture in slate, navy, or charcoal to allow the vibrant iris to remain the protagonist
• This works exceptionally well in an entryway or hallway where its gaze can meet the viewer at eye level
• Consider a frame with a metallic edge to echo the industrial precision of the detail

Perfect For

• Seekers of the intersection between science and soul
• Collectors of high-detail digital portraiture that transcends the traditional
• Interior designers looking for a commanding, contemporary statement piece with a cool-to-warm palette
• Those who find beauty in the hyper-focused observation of human life

From the Eyecons collection:

One motif anchors the entire collection: the eye. From the ochre marks of prehistoric caves to the luminous pixels of the present, each piece distills a movement and its master into a single gaze — Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro, Monet’s broken light, Klimt’s gilded symbolism, Lichtenstein’s printed dots, Basquiat’s raw line. The familiar subject becomes a lens for seeing how human vision itself has been imagined and reimagined.

Viewed together, these works read as a visual history of looking — a dialogue between eras that share nothing but the will to depict sight. The recurring frame invites comparison and rewards slow attention, turning a wall into a timeline. Whether shown alone or in sequence, each gaze meets the room with quiet intensity, drawing the viewer into the conversation.

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: Realism
• Edition: Unlimited.
• Mounting: Recessed aluminium subframe — ready to hang (invisible wall mounting, 25 mm offset).
• Longevity: 50–75 years archival conservation.