Mimicry of Joy

Abstract close-up of red etched lines on weathered green and ochre metal, resembling ancient markings. A study in texture, decay, and gesture through fine art macro photography.
Abstract art hanging in an office setting.

Beneath the Skin: The Quiet Blaze of Hidden Sorrow

This abstract photograph channels a deeply human paradox—the practiced dance of concealment. In the scarred, ember-red lines etched across the burnished surface, I see a figure formed not of flesh, but of fractured will and silent turmoil. The strokes mimic movement, almost gestural in their urgency, like a body trying to hold itself together while unraveling in plain sight. There’s tension between the radiant heat of the soul's distress and the muted veneer that barely contains it. It is both revelation and retreat—a visceral reminder of how suffering often hides behind well-rehearsed masks, leaving only subtle traces of its true form behind.

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My Limited Edition Abstract Photography is only printed on LUMACHROME ACRYLIC PRINT TECHNOLOGY. See details HERE

  • Gallery 60”x80” (2m) $11,200.00

  • Statement 40”x60” (1.5m) $6,450.00

  • Companion 36”x48” (1.2m) $4,250.00

  • Limited Editions of 15 pieces per size.

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