JOHN STATHATOS

Homage to Heraclitus: Earth II, 1991

Archival Giclée Pigment Print on Archival Paper
Limited Edition of 5
50 x 40 in
127 x 102 cm

US $ 3,900

Homage to Heraclitus: Earth II is part of John Stathatos's Three Heraclitean Elements series, which explores the fundamental elements of Fire, Water, and Earth as described by the philosopher Heraclitus. In this photograph, Stathatos focuses on Earth, capturing the raw, ancient presence of the Greek landscape, which echoes Heraclitus’s belief in the earth as a fundamental, enduring element. The stark black-and-white composition enhances the rugged textures and weathered surfaces of the stone, giving the viewer a sense of timeless solidity. The deep crevices and contours of the rock face suggest a landscape shaped by millennia of natural forces, embodying Heraclitus’s idea of constant change and flux within the seemingly permanent.  ...more



  

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