Drawing inspiration from Canadian philosopher Charles Taylor's "Modern Social Imaginaries," this body of work titled 'Aoyin' (Ow-yin) reflects on the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the experience of lockdown in the face of an unseen enemy.
The term 'Aoyin' refers to a Chinese folklore monster known for feasting on human brains, serving as an analogy for the effect of SARS-CoV-2 with respect to the erosion of objective, verifiable reality.
This work delves into the psychological impact of the pandemic, the confinement of millions, and the surreal visitation of an invasive pathogen that cannot be observed directly.
It also examines the role of media in constructing the "Social Imaginary" of SARS-CoV-2, which exists as both a biological entity and an abstraction founded on often irrational beliefs. Ultimately, this work portrays SARS-CoV-2 as a monster of the imagination, one that consumes the mind.
A C-Type (Chromagenic print) is a traditional photographic print where the paper is exposed using lasers projecting a digital image on to the paper rather than a bulb shining light through a negative. The paper is then processed in the traditional way using photographic developer, followed by a bleach fix and wash to remove the chemicals from the paper. The result is a colour photograph of the highest quality.
No, each limited edition is made to a particular size for the life of the edition. But if you are interested in a different size in a possible future edition, please drop me a line in the comment box below, I'll be happy to consider it.
Each C-Type or Giclée artwork is printed to order at a UK print bureau that I have personally colour proofed the artwork with. This can take 4-6 days before shipping. Therefore I usually aim to deliver within 6-12 business days.
Once your order has shipped I will email you the tracking information the next day. This generally comes online 24 hours after I have shipped your order.
I generally use Royal Mail Special Delivery, which is a tracked and insured service. For some international orders I may opt for other carriers such as UPS, DHL or FEDEX.
Yes. And I also extend free shipping to international orders.
Photographs are rolled into a very robust 11.5cm diameter tube.
No. My prints are sold unframed, to be framed or mounted to the buyer's preferred specification.
If your item(s) arrive in a damaged condition I will exchange for a re-print free of charge. I will compensate you for returning the damaged print to me so that I can dispose of it and there won't be an issue with editioning.
Since each image is printed specially to order, I am unable to offer a returns service.
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