The Gaze of the Black Swan
A0 is a limited Edition of 5 and not available on this website
A1 is a LImited Edition of 100 and only 50 are available on this website
The Gaze of the Black Swan is a commanding, nuanced art portrait that redefines our perception of this iconic species. Captured from a direct, head-on perspective, the Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) emerges from the shadow in a moment of raw, confrontational intensity. Its glowing red eyes and vividly saturated beak cut through the darkness, anchoring the viewer in its hypnotic stare.
The image uses selective colour grading, stripping away all tones except deep reds intensifying the swan’s expression and giving it an almost supernatural, mythic aura. The surrounding feathers dissolve into velvety black, blending seamlessly with the background and forming a visual tunnel toward the subject’s face. This symmetry, focus, and colour isolation echo CGI render aesthetics reminiscent of character design in fantasy concept art or digital cinematic portraits.
Lighting is controlled and directional, falling into deep shadows that heighten the drama and create a sense of stage lighting. Thus, the swan is transformed from a wildlife subject into a symbol of power, presence, and unspoken force.
Though entirely photographic, the image feels stylised and surreal, blurring the boundaries between nature and visual design. The result is a visual icon, a creature both familiar and transformed.
Printed on museum-grade archival paper and available in a limited edition of 200 in each size except A0. A0 is not available via this website. Each piece is signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
A0 is a limited Edition of 5 and not available on this website
A1 is a LImited Edition of 100 and only 50 are available on this website
The Gaze of the Black Swan is a commanding, nuanced art portrait that redefines our perception of this iconic species. Captured from a direct, head-on perspective, the Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) emerges from the shadow in a moment of raw, confrontational intensity. Its glowing red eyes and vividly saturated beak cut through the darkness, anchoring the viewer in its hypnotic stare.
The image uses selective colour grading, stripping away all tones except deep reds intensifying the swan’s expression and giving it an almost supernatural, mythic aura. The surrounding feathers dissolve into velvety black, blending seamlessly with the background and forming a visual tunnel toward the subject’s face. This symmetry, focus, and colour isolation echo CGI render aesthetics reminiscent of character design in fantasy concept art or digital cinematic portraits.
Lighting is controlled and directional, falling into deep shadows that heighten the drama and create a sense of stage lighting. Thus, the swan is transformed from a wildlife subject into a symbol of power, presence, and unspoken force.
Though entirely photographic, the image feels stylised and surreal, blurring the boundaries between nature and visual design. The result is a visual icon, a creature both familiar and transformed.
Printed on museum-grade archival paper and available in a limited edition of 200 in each size except A0. A0 is not available via this website. Each piece is signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
A0 is a limited Edition of 5 and not available on this website
A1 is a LImited Edition of 100 and only 50 are available on this website
The Gaze of the Black Swan is a commanding, nuanced art portrait that redefines our perception of this iconic species. Captured from a direct, head-on perspective, the Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) emerges from the shadow in a moment of raw, confrontational intensity. Its glowing red eyes and vividly saturated beak cut through the darkness, anchoring the viewer in its hypnotic stare.
The image uses selective colour grading, stripping away all tones except deep reds intensifying the swan’s expression and giving it an almost supernatural, mythic aura. The surrounding feathers dissolve into velvety black, blending seamlessly with the background and forming a visual tunnel toward the subject’s face. This symmetry, focus, and colour isolation echo CGI render aesthetics reminiscent of character design in fantasy concept art or digital cinematic portraits.
Lighting is controlled and directional, falling into deep shadows that heighten the drama and create a sense of stage lighting. Thus, the swan is transformed from a wildlife subject into a symbol of power, presence, and unspoken force.
Though entirely photographic, the image feels stylised and surreal, blurring the boundaries between nature and visual design. The result is a visual icon, a creature both familiar and transformed.
Printed on museum-grade archival paper and available in a limited edition of 200 in each size except A0. A0 is not available via this website. Each piece is signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
