
Lightning Fields 057
A striking monochromatic image captures the raw, electric energy of a lightning bolt rendered through Sugimoto's signature scientific-meets-artistic process, in which electrical charges are discharged directly onto photographic film. The resulting branching, vein-like forms radiate outward against a deep black field, evoking both cosmic forces and organic structures found in nature. The embossed text subtly integrated into the composition adds a refined, tactile dimension to this meditation on the intersection of natural phenomena and photographic representation.
- Medium
- Offset lithograph with embossed text, on wove paper, with full margins.
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper
February 7, 2026
Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000
Sold: $1,935
Lot 24
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