Essence: A visual meditation in three parts.

Fine Art Photography Series by Ioannis Stamou

Greece: Cyclades / Irakleia, Irakleia, Naxos / 2000-2003.

Analogue photography.

Concept Statement

“Essence” is a visual meditation on stillness, balance and presence. This photographic triptych explores how minimal forms — a vessel, a figure, a line — can evoke deep emotional resonance through silence. By isolating objects in space and light, the series invites the viewer to engage with the subtle poetry of matter and void. Each image stands as a reflection on fragility, quiet strength, and the essence of being.

«Desert Vessel» (Left image)

A glass bottle with a natural, almost anthropomorphic form stands still in the light and shadow of an undefined place. It evokes presence, memory, and solitude — a vessel of silence in a sun-drenched landscape.

«Figure of Air» (Center image)

A sculpture-like figure made of wire or branch balances atop a stone — suspended in a moment of delicate stillness. It becomes a symbol of inner poise and the weightlessness of being.

«Wheat Line» (Right image)

A solitary stalk of wheat floats in a soft, abstracted background. A quiet reminder of simplicity and fragility, inviting contemplation through absence and form.

Pigmented ink printing, Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth 305gsm 3 x (30 x 40cm).

Limited Edition of 10 plus 2 artist’s proofs.

Signed, titled and dated on an artist’s label.

Price: xxx € for the three photos.