Nicholas Duers
Vanitas
Photographic series “Vanitas” delves into the timeless, symbolic motif of the skull, exploring its profound significance in art, culture, and the human condition. This symbol stretches across cultures and centuries, serving as a reminder of the transience of life, the impermanence of earthly pursuits, and the inevitability of death. Each photograph in this series is a meticulous study of form, texture, and symbolism. The stark contrast of light and shadow on the skull's surface creates an interplay between life and death, beauty and decay. This duality is at the core of the vanitas tradition, where the skull becomes a mirror reflecting our own existential contemplations.

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