The Liquidity of Light.

Sometimes, I dream of a picture and then work out the technicalities of making it. I don’t always match the vision. In fact, I am more often surprised by what happens when I let light bounce around in my camera. This magic can happen when photography and my dream time mix.

Sandstone outcrops form an island dividing Balmoral Beach in Sydney, Australia. For a decade, while I lived there, the island and its rocky shoreline were familiar to my cameras. They are often featured as part of wider landscapes. This dream required a more intimate conversation with this well-trod place. I wanted the camera to find what my imagination was searching for.

In October 2012, washed by the dawn light, I suspended the camera by its strap and stepped across the rock shelf, dodging the deeper holes, slippery seaweed, and larger waves.

The camera floated millimetres above the small waves washing around my feet. A swinging camera, long exposures, and golden light worked together and against each other. Water, stone, and seagrass melted into surreal, flowing sculptures.

Later, in my digital darkroom, I worked with the raw pixels to recreate the colour, light, and mood of my dream. This was not to be a straightforward process.

I got close and was 'happy' with the initial results, but I was not satisfied. Over the next ten years, I revisited the images, sometimes tweaking them, and other times starting all over.

Prompted by someone new to my work, I looked once more at light from a decade ago. This time, I am satisfied—at least for now.

I incorporate movement into a lot of my photographs. Exposures, many minutes long, surround immovable objects with blurred water and clouds.

This series goes a step further. Everything is moving. There is no point of sharpness; there is only the liquidity of light.

Every picture I have made encapsulates the essence of my story. Whether it is intricate details, obscure abstracts, or expansive vistas, each piece is unique. The artistry in my archival, museum-quality prints is crafted to evoke emotion and capture moments in time.

This Limited Edition is available in two sizes, with a maximum of five prints plus up to two Artist Proofs.

The giclée prints are made on archival, museum-quality, cotton rag paper and can be supplied framed or rolled ready for your preferred framer.

Larger prints are sized to boldly dominate a wall. As I treat each scene individually, different pictures may have bespoke crop or form factors.

Foley Fine Art Prints are printed on either Ilford Prestige Galarie Smooth Cotton Rag or Hahnemühle Photo Rag heavyweight stock using state-of-the-art, museum-grade printers and archival inks. The fine art giclée prints, crafted with precision on a professional inkjet printer, are archival quality and guaranteed not to fade or bleed for up to 100 years, making them the industry standard in galleries and museums worldwide. The Paper Size allows for at least a 20mm white border around the image. The border may vary according to the picture's format. Contact me if you have any questions or special requests.

For Australian-based clients: If you choose one of the framing options, your giclée print will be dry-mounted to an acid-free 5 mm foam board using an archival adhesive film. It is then placed in a hand-crafted shadowbox frame made from FSC-certified Tasmanian Oak and protected by durable 3mm museum-grade plexiglass. The back of the frame is finished with framer’s tape and stainless steel hanging wire. A signed Certificate of Authenticity is supplied to be attached to the back of the frame.

The framed sizing is approximately 2cm larger on each side.

‘I make photographs to hang on walls and be appreciated for lifetimes. The soft texture of these bright white papers is integral to how I want you to see and ‘feel’ my work.’

For transport reasons, square format prints can only be framed in the Medium (60x60cm) size. Larger prints should be taken to your local framer.

Free 14 - 21 days Australia-wide delivery via trackable courier. Fully insured for damages. 

I make it easy to shop confidently at my online gallery and be completely happy with the art, production values and delivery - seamless, secure online purchases with Visa and MasterCard through Stripe & PayPal and Apple Pay & Afterpay. I do not see, collect or store any card information.

Returns on damaged or lost artwork: In the unlikely event of receiving damaged artwork, don't hesitate to contact me within 48 hours with pictures. Once confirmed, I will endeavour to replace the edition free of cost. If I cannot replace the edition, I will arrange a refund.