Still Life w/ Onion Bottle
DESCRIPTION: This still life portrays Colonial American life, defined by simplicity and necessity. A brass candlestick, often a luxury, signified modest affluence. The Dutch onion bottle, for storing wine or vinegar, highlights dependency on European imports and the significance of trade. Stoneware crocks and mugs, essential for daily food preparation, were kitchen staples. This composition invites viewers to envision a life where utility and value dictated every choice.
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.
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.