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James LewinJames Lewin - Colossal Craig, 2020, Photography 2020, Printed After2020
2020
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Available sizes:
18" x 18.70" , Edition of 8, Pigment Print
28" x 29.09", Edition of 8, Pigment Print
38" x 39.48", Edition of 6 Silver Gelatin
48" x 49.88", Edition of 6 Silver Gelatin
58" x 60.27", Edition of 3 Pigment print
30" x 31.17", Edition of 1 Platinum Palladium
"I find it a daunting task to portray such a famous and well-photographed individual, and I think most photographers from all genres would agree. For a new image to be a success, something must be unique, which is not always easy.
After Tim's passing (the largest recorded tusker in over 35 years), Craig is arguably the most famous of all African elephants. Of course, it was primarily due to his mammoth-like tusks, but Craig is such an exceptional elephant in that his character is as unique as his ivory. I found it hard to understand how trusting and friendly this elephant was when he is well aware of the danger his most magnificent feature places him. I have been lucky enough to spend a lot of time with several tuskers over the past few years. On several occasions, I have witnessed them sticking their tusks inside bushes to hide them from humans, face the opposite direction, or other elephants moving in front to conceal the mighty tusks.
His character is as unique as his tusks because, within the same Ecosystem, other tuskers such as Tolstoy do not have anything like the same temperament. If Craig were not the legend that he is, this portrait would not exist.
I wanted my portrait of Craig to be different from anything I had taken before, which is why I chose to visit the Amboseli Ecosystem in October when the dust becomes the defining feature of the area. I used a remote-controlled camera not to disturb him with a vehicle blocking his path. However, when he heard the first click of my camera, he stopped, which caused the ultra-fine Amboseli dust to rise around him. I took five photographs before he continued walking towards the water, and in the next frame, the dust covers the bottom half of the frame, distracting our attention from his tusks.
I see the end photograph as an almost biblical scene with Craig appearing to be standing within the clouds. What could be a better setting for one of the largest and most famous elephants on our planet?
I want to mention special thanks to Richard Bonham (Big Life Co-Founder, CEO) for facilitating the Big Life Partnership and for hosting me in the Chyulu Hills since I was 18 years old. To Daniel (Big Life Ranger) for being with me every moment of each day and for his dedication to conservation. Without his knowledge, understanding, and excellent tracking skills, this image would never have materialised. And to the whole Big Life Foundation team for their dedicated efforts in securing a future for the entire Ecosystem and the people and wildlife that live within."
Wildlife fine art photographer and conservationist, James Lewin, is entirely self-taught and first became interested in photography whilst in Kenya. Alongside his love of photography, James is an ardent conservationist and in partnership with Isabella Garrucho Fine Art we donates 20% of all image sales directly back to the conservation charities in the areas where the images were taken. Organizations like the Big Life Foundation, The Serengeti Cheetah Project, Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Tsavo Trust, Borana Conservancy, The Mara Elephant Project and Lewa Conservancy, These organizations mission it is to protect the Elephants, Lions, Giraffes, Rhinos and Leopards he photographs along with their natural habitat.
James's photographs are offered in 3 different printing formats / styles:
Small Archival Pigment Prints:
The most commonly used among professional photographers. Pigment Prints are made by digital inkjet printers, which mix ink to create specific hues. The ink is then applied directly to paper in fine detail.
Medium / Large Silver Gelatin Prints:
The gold standard in black and white printing which surpasses archival pigment prints in longevity, quality and detail.
Premium Edition Platinum Palladium Prints:
The prints selected are made in a darkroom and were very popular in the late 19th century. It uses platinum palladium as the light-sensitive material and has the very best archival rating of any print over 2,000+ years.
This photograph will be printed once payment has been received and will ship directly from the printer the artist works with. Your certificate of authenticity will be shipped separately from your print and in most cases will ship directly from the gallery.
The Gallery is more than happy to provide clients with the next available edition number, however, the Gallery can only guarantee the specific edition number the client will receive once payment has been received.
- Creator:James Lewin (1996)
- Creation Year:2020
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 18.7 in (47.5 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:28" x 29.09", Edition of 8, Pigment PrintPrice: $3,50038" x 39.48", Edition of 6 Silver GelatinPrice: $6,50048" x 49.88", Edition of 6 Silver GelatinPrice: $9,50058" x 60.27", Edition of 3 Pigment printPrice: $12,500
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- Gallery Location:Greenwich, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU25113749852
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