Ziggy Kańczukowski - Canada (2005)
This black and white photograph, captured on silver negative, transforms an ordinary landscape into a symbolic space where the mundane meets the metaphysical. A billboard reading "Jesus" seems to dominate the scene, carrying a message of salvation in a place that is both empty and full of meaning. The lines of electrical wires that crisscross the frame introduce a subtle tension, reminding us that even the most spiritual places are intertwined with everyday reality.
The house, set against a dramatic, stormy sky, seems both a refuge and a lonely island in a world marked by a transcendent presence. The photograph, although maintained in a documentary style, encourages deep reflection on the relationship between faith, landscape and everyday life. It captures a fleeting moment that says more than words could ever express.
The pigment print on museum paper (fine art) highlights the intensity of contrasts and details, giving this work a collector's value. It is a unique work of contemporary art that brings both depth and space for contemplation to the space.
Series and dimensions
- Limited edition of 49 prints measuring 21 x 30 cm
Additional information
- pigment print from a scan of a silver negative
- Ilford Gold Fiber Pearl paper
- museum standard of durability
- each print is hand-marked with the next number in the series and signed
- I attach a certificate of authenticity with a hologram to each print
- the works are NOT framed