Natural Form

Natural Form 2010_01

Dendraster excentricus (This Western Sand Dollar) A study in admiration of natural form, off center with balanced symmetry.

Who among us can deny that sand dollars have a kind of magical mystical double life? Perhaps through transference, these creatures carry with them, a form of hope, a sheer sense of wonder and luck upon finding one washed up on shore, whole and complete. The following images seek to express my admiration of their natural form. aboral side of test oral side of test oral/aboral axis of test

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Image size 6” x 6” with 2” clear border, each print is made personally by the artist as a numbered, signed and dated verso, limited edition digital pigmented inkjet print on 100% cotton rag.

Matt Niebuhr Photographs www.mattniebuhr.com

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