Cherries in Ming Dynasty Cup

DESCRIPTION: This still life features a Roemer glass goblet, symbolizing the fragile nature of luxury and the transient pleasures of life. The Ming Dynasty porcelain cup represents wealth and the extensive global trade of the period. The cherries, ripe and vibrant, highlight the fleeting nature of life’s pleasures, underscoring the temporal fragility inherent in material wealth and human existence.

PHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS: Using Light Painting technique each object was carefully illuminated 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.