Michael Massaia
Scenes From A Childhood Deluxe Limited Edition Book/Prints
2017

Name: Scenes From A Childhood Deluxe Limited Edition Book/Prints
Brand: Michael Massaia
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

The Deluxe Limited Edition is offered as a signed and numbered edition of 80 with 20 artist proofs. Housed in a clamshell box with book well and elegant ribbon pull, it is accompanied by an inner folio with two signed and numbered 11×14 original photographs made by the artist. The first is a toned silver gelatin print of “Point Pleasant Funhouse” from the series Afterlife; the second is a pigment print of “Sponge-Bob” from the series Transmogrify. This Deluxe Limited Edition is in stock in small quantities at the opening price of $1000. Michael Massaia is a native NJ artist who does not stray far from home for his inspirations. He is driven by the belief of the primacy of an original idea as the critical and pivotal element of creation in contemporary art. This is the stimulating factor and purpose behind in the relentless pursuit of perfection in his photographic process in which he is the sole creator. Michael is completely self taught in the conception, creation and execution of each step of the completed work. Michael works with 4×5 ,5x7,8×10, 11x14 view cameras and in this case a medium format Leica S2, on the sturdiest tripods to record all the precise details the meticulous prints demonstrate. The photographs are true "one shot" scenes whose images are never composited from multiple exposures or “staged” for the camera. Seeing these luminous, hand wrought silver gelatin and platinum/palladium prints rendered with excruciating detail and otherworldly resolution and full tonal range is nothing short of mesmerizing. Highlighted portions almost appear to be magically lit from within the print. Whether in platinum prints believed to be the largest ever made, or in silver gelatin prints with complex grays found previously only in a platinum print, both eye and mind are fully engaged. His largest prints are not viewed; it seems that one can actually “enter” the photograph. Like much of the best art, they compel your immediate attention and continue to delight and unfold with repeated viewing. We represent distinguished photographers of the 20th Century and the emergent photographers of the 21st Century from around the world. We place particular emphasis on modern emerging photographers employing traditional processes such as platinum/palladium, cyanotype, and gum bichromate, where the hand of the artist is much more intimately engaged.

Creator:

Michael Massaia (American)

Creation Year:

2017

Dimensions:

Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)

Medium:

Photographic Paper

Movement & Style:

Contemporary

Period:

21st Century

Condition:

Print and book signed and numbered by artist, book also signed by writer. Exhibition History: Scenes From A Childhood: Book Release & Select Works 2017.

Gallery Location:

Westwood, NJ

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU4862578073

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