The Body of the Soul reflects the fragile balance between the physical world’s impermanence and the soul's enduring essence. By contrasting youthful bodies with crumbling, decayed walls, I sought to reverse the usual ageing narrative: here, the walls erode. In contrast, the bodies remain untouched, embodying a beauty transcending time.
Rooted in the tradition of vanitas, which meditates on the fleeting nature of life, this series shifts focus to what endures. Symbols of decay—withered flowers, rotting fruit, or decomposing forms—have historically reminded us of life’s transience. In this work, the contrast between the smooth, timeless forms of the body and the cracked, peeling walls speaks to the resilience of the human spirit. The classical echoes of Ingres, Degas, and Matisse are intentional, grounding this reflection in enduring beauty ideals.
The Body of the Soul offers a quiet counterpoint in a world obsessed with appearances and pursuing eternal youth. Beauty is not just external or fleeting. It is something more profound, rooted in the soul, that endures long after the physical form begins to fade.
The Body of The Soul received a warm reception during a solo exhibition in Cortona, Tuscany, Italy. Rooted in an awareness of the fleeting nature of beauty and existence, this series goes beyond surface appearances to celebrate a more profound, enduring concept of beauty. The collection’s fine art prints, created on certified cotton paper, brought extraordinary quality to the work, perfectly aligned with the images' essence.