Description
This minimalist black and white art print captures the Shioyasaki Lighthouse in Iwaki City, Fukushima, Japan, standing as a beacon against the twilight sky. The contrast between the glowing lantern room and the deep shadows of the surrounding landscape creates a striking yet serene composition, embodying simplicity and elegance.
塩屋埼灯台福島県いわき市にある灯台
Shot on an Intrepid 4×5 large format camera with a 210mm lens, using Ilford HP5+ sheet film, this image showcases incredible tonal range and depth. The fine details of the lighthouse’s structure, combined with the subtle textures of the evening sky, make this a timeless piece of minimalist photography.
A Minimalist Black and White Art Print with Timeless Appeal
- Beacon of Light: The illuminated lantern room contrasts against the twilight sky, symbolizing guidance, solitude, and resilience.
- Dramatic Simplicity: The dark silhouette of the hill and trees frames the lighthouse, enhancing the powerful interplay of light and shadow.
- Large Format Precision: The 4×5 large format negative allows for exceptional sharpness and tonal gradation, making every architectural detail stand out.
- Minimalist Aesthetic: Stripped of distractions, this print embodies elegance through simplicity, making it an ideal fit for modern, contemporary, and classic interiors.
As a handcrafted silver gelatin print, this artwork preserves the gradations of light and shadow, ensuring deep blacks, radiant highlights, and a soft, organic texture that only darkroom processing can achieve.
Timeless Craft: Handcrafted Silver Gelatin Prints
Experience the beauty of silver gelatin prints, meticulously crafted in the darkroom. Unlike digital reproductions, each print is a true piece of photographic history, created through the delicate and demanding process of traditional film development.
Darkroom Developed:
Each print is personally developed by hand, ensuring archival quality and unmatched craftsmanship. The image is carefully transferred from the negative onto fiber-based photo paper using an enlarger, achieving the perfect contrast and exposure balance.
Intricate Process:
- Following exposure, each print undergoes a precise chemical development process, followed by a 45-minute archival wash to ensure longevity.
- The print is then carefully air-dried over several days, naturally curling before being pressed flat in a specialized hot mount press for a flawless finish.
Enduring Quality:
- A silver gelatin print is not just an image—it is an heirloom-quality artwork, designed to last generations.
Custom Selections:
- 11 x 14 inch Ilford B&W MATT archival fiber photo paper for a classic matte finish.
- 11 x 14 inch Ilford B&W Semi Matt WARMTONE archival fiber photo paper, blending a subtle sheen with warm, profound blacks and velvety whites.
- 11 x 14 inch Ilford B&W GLOSSY WARMTONE archival fiber photo paper for those who prefer a sleek, lustrous finish.
NOTES: WARMTONES are not toned prints; the paper itself has a subtle warmth and creaminess. The glossy versions enhance deep blacks, while the matte versions provide an elegant, distraction-free finish.
Edition and Authenticity:
- Open Edition, ensuring every print remains accessible without compromising quality.
- Each print is signed by the photographer and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Purchase and Delivery:
- Prints are sold unframed, allowing for custom matting and framing to suit your aesthetic.
- Bespoke matting and framing services available upon request.
- Worldwide shipping available from our darkroom in Japan via Japan Post EMS (FedEx available upon request).
Embrace the timeless beauty of handcrafted silver gelatin prints—a perfect addition to your collection.
Secure your print today and bring the beauty of monochrome photography into your home.
Why Own This Minimalist Black and White Art Print?
A minimalist black and white art print is more than just an image—it is an art form that captures simplicity, light, and atmosphere in its purest form.
This handcrafted silver gelatin print showcases the Shioyasaki Lighthouse, a historic beacon of light, against the vastness of twilight. The clean lines, soft tonal gradients, and high contrast make this artwork an ideal addition to any interior, whether displayed in a home, office, or gallery setting.
Order your minimalist black and white art print today and bring the beauty of monochrome photography into your collection.
