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Ólafur Elíasson — The Domadalur daylight series (south)
Ólafur Elíasson

The Domadalur daylight series (south)

A sweeping photographic series by Olafur Eliasson, *The Domadalur daylight series (south)* presents 42 chromogenic prints documenting the shifting qualities of natural light across Iceland's Domadalur valley. The work captures the subtle gradations of atmosphere and illumination as daylight transforms the landscape over time, reflecting Eliasson's enduring fascination with perception, nature, and the passage of time. Together, the prints form a meditative panoramic sequence that invites viewers to experience the landscape as a living, ever-changing phenomenon.

Medium
chromogenic prints, in 42 parts

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 15, 2015

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Ólafur Elíasson, The Domadalur daylight series (south)

A sweeping photographic series by Olafur Eliasson, *The Domadalur daylight series (south)* presents 42 chromogenic prints documenting the shifting qualities of natural light across Iceland's Domadalur valley. The work captures the subtle gradations of atmosphere and illumination as daylight transforms the landscape over time, reflecting Eliasson's enduring fascination with perception, nature, and the passage of time. Together, the prints form a meditative panoramic sequence that invites viewers to experience the landscape as a living, ever-changing phenomenon.

Medium
chromogenic prints, in 42 parts
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Conceptual Photography, Landscape Photography, Icelandic-Danish Artist, Contemplative Mood, Multi-Part Series, Male Artist, Serialized Work, Nature And Environment, Conceptual Art, Land Art, Contemporary Artist, Contemporary Photography, Natural Light, Chromogenic Print, Late 20th Century, Panoramic Format, Meditative Mood, Established Artist, Series Format, Cool Color Palette, Landscape Series

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