Still Life w/ Stoneware Crock

DESCRIPTION: This still life embodies the simplicity and resilience of Colonial American life. A weathered copper pot, essential for preparing meals, symbolizes survival amid scarce resources. A stoneware crock, used for preserving food, underscores the necessity of resourcefulness. Cracked eggs represent both fragility and new life, reflecting the colonists' hardships and aspirations. Each object tells a story of necessity and hard-earned sustenance.

PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS: Each object was carefully illuminated, using Light Painting technique to accentuate the subject's inherent beauty. This meticulous process requires shooting in a completely dark room with patience and precision, ensuring that every element enhances the overall harmony and balance of the composition.