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Susan Derges — Star Field Cypress
Susan Derges

Star Field Cypress

A luminous interplay of light and shadow defines Susan Derges' *Star Field Cypress*, a dye destruction photogram that captures the ethereal silhouette of a cypress tree against a glowing, star-like expanse. The cameraless process allows natural forms to imprint directly onto light-sensitive material, resulting in an image that feels both scientifically precise and deeply meditative. Flush-mounted to emphasize its radiant surface, the work blurs the boundary between the organic and the cosmic.

Medium
Dye destruction photogram, flush-mounted.

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November 18, 2014

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Susan Derges, Star Field Cypress

A luminous interplay of light and shadow defines Susan Derges' *Star Field Cypress*, a dye destruction photogram that captures the ethereal silhouette of a cypress tree against a glowing, star-like expanse. The cameraless process allows natural forms to imprint directly onto light-sensitive material, resulting in an image that feels both scientifically precise and deeply meditative. Flush-mounted to emphasize its radiant surface, the work blurs the boundary between the organic and the cosmic.

Medium
Dye destruction photogram, flush-mounted.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Nature Photography, Abstract Art, Photography, Dark Palette, Botanical Subject, Celestial Theme, Abstract Nature, Dye Destruction Print, Photogram, British Artist, Contemporary Artist, Contemporary Photography, Dark Tones, Celestial Imagery, Cameraless Photography, Meditative Mood, Organic Forms, Female Artist

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