Call Of The Idyll sees W&Z create a unique and energised interpretation of the traditional pastoral using abstraction, immersion and intensity of colour that borders on the surreal to evoke the sensation of being within nature.
Each giant format work is a unique handmade silver gelatine print, which is then hand coloured with oils. Every stage of processing imbues the works with the marks of the artists’ labours.
In an era of image overload, and a desire for presence of mind and space, the artists have explored our perceptions of the idyllic nature of the countryside that we so often long for. Call Of The Idyll recognises the energetic forces present in this idealised relationship we have with nature.
Combining the means of modern and traditional photographic process, COTI is an entirely new series of works that challenges the ability of the photograph to immerse and evoke the viewer. These landscapes encompass the wildness always present within the idyllic and reflect upon our inner nature and comprehension of alternate forces. The works call forth a moment of calm and presence of mind.
ENS REALE, 2018
Hand coloured silver emulsion print
900 x 1250 mm
Edition of 1 plus 1 artist's proof
SWEET SLEEP, 2018
Hand coloured silver emulsion print
900 x 1250 mm
Edition of 1 plus 1 artist's proof
IMMANENCE ESSE, 2018
Hand coloured silver emulsion print
900 x 1250 mm
Edition of 1 plus 1 artist's proof
CONFLUX INERTIA, 2018
Hand coloured silver emulsion print
900 x 1250 mm
Edition of 1 plus 1 artist's proof