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 V is part of John Stathatos's Three Heraclitean Elements series, in which he explores the ancient Greek philosophical concept of the elements—Fire, Water, and Earth—as articulated by Heraclitus. In this image, Stathatos focuses on Earth, capturing the timeless solidity and intricate textures of stone. The black-and-white format amplifies the tactile qualities of the rock surface, revealing contours and fissures that seem to bear the weight of centuries.
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Homage to Heraclitus: Earth V is part of John Stathatos's Three Heraclitean Elements series, in which he explores the ancient Greek philosophical concept of the elements—Fire, Water, and Earth—as articulated by Heraclitus. In this image, Stathatos focuses on Earth, capturing the timeless solidity and intricate textures of stone. The black-and-white format amplifies the tactile qualities of the rock surface, revealing contours and fissures that seem to bear the weight of centuries.
The photograph highlights the rugged beauty of the landscape, with soft light grazing the stone’s curves, creating a powerful sense of depth. Stathatos invites the viewer to see the earth not only as a physical presence but as a silent witness to the cycles of life, death, and change that Heraclitus believed to define the natural world. The close framing emphasizes the earth’s density and permanence, yet the subtle shadows suggest movement and transformation, echoing Heraclitus’s belief in the constant flux of all things. This work stands as a testament to Stathatos’s vision of landscape as both a repository of memory and a dynamic force, constantly shaped by nature and time.