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Spectre Photograph

Heather Allison

United States

Photography, Color on Glass

Size: 17 W x 23 H x 3 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Images are paired with and custom printed for hand-selected and restored antique frames. Each work is unique and will not be available in the same way again; every piece is a whole art object. Each Original Work arrives ready to hang and with a Certificate of Authenticity. 'Spectre' is part of the ongoing Onweacnan series which encompasses works of neovictoriana still life. Onweacnan was inspired by the artist’s preoccupation with our impermanence and the death rituals of cultures across time and the globe. Pulling from the vanitas tradition of seventeenth century Dutch Masters, the work combines contemporary mediums with Renaissance styling to speak to modern viewers of mortality, connection, and encourage inner contemplation. Public mourning once played a large role in everyday life, exemplified by Queen Victoria and the culture she created and embraced following the death of Prince Albert. Now however, the discussion of grief is considered taboo to the extent that most avoid even acknowledging that human mortality exists and act as if death is catching, leaving those going through it to feel alone in their pain. In recent years however, the arrival of a global pandemic has changed that and has forced us all to live with a collective grief. We are currently being asked to accept death in a way that we never have before. Although I have been preoccupied with human mortality for as long as I can remember, it was my own personal experience with the unexpected loss of my father due to complications with chemo therapy, that initially inspired my work to turn toward fine art and the still life genre with a focus on grief. It is through this work, that I indulge my fixation, creating vanitas tableaux reflecting on death; a once normalized approach to the acknowledgment of mortality and the beauty of living.

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Photography:

Color on Glass

Original:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

17 W x 23 H x 3 D in

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For as long as I can remember I have been preoccupied with human mortality. However, it was my own personal experience with the unexpected loss of my father due to complications with chemotherapy that initially inspired me to turn my focus toward fine art and the still life genre, with an emphasis on grief. This exploration led to the creation of my body of work titled "Awaken." where I indulge my fixation and construct vanitas tableaux that reflect on death - a once normalized approach to acknowledging mortality and appreciating the beauty of life. Through carefully crafted still life photographs, digitally captured, and brimming with hidden messages, iconography, and expressions of color, I seek connection to the deceased and delve into the complexities of grief. In doing so, I reclaim and elevate the categorization of still life as an art form. The images from this body of work offer an intimate experience for the viewer, encouraging inner contemplation on our ever-evolving relationship with the transient nature of life. They also provide a safe space for mourning and connection. When you encounter someone who has experienced grief as vou have, everything changes. In summary, my work aims to break the silence surrounding grief, honoring the tradition of public mourning while also creating a meaningful and introspective space for individuals to connect with their emotions and shared experiences of loss.

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Showed at the The Other Art Fair

Handpicked to show at The Other Art Fair presented by Saatchi Art in Los Angeles

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