Photographed in the ancient, idyllic settings of the South Sea Islands and Thailand, Asian Ladies IV (1999) by Uwe Ommer is a breathtaking fine art archival pigment photograph. Standing out in the Asian Ladies series for its grand architectural composition, the artwork positions a seated figure nestled within the massive, cascading roots of a sacred banyan tree. Ommer masterfully plays with scale and texture, contrasting the ancient wooden vines with delicate human skin to create a narrative of yearning, mystery, and primordial beauty reminiscent of Gauguin's Tahitian explorations. Crafted as an Archival Pigment Print in a strict limited edition of 5 copies (40 x 60 cm / 15.74 x 23.62 in.), this piece delivers unmatched visual intrigue for contemporary art collections.
The Asian Ladies of this volume were photographed in some of the most beautiful places on earth, the tropical regions of the Philippines, Thailand and the South Sea Islands, the idyllic beaches of Tahiti and Fiji. Locations that have inspired artists as diverse as Gauguin and Nerval to produce their finest works. Ommer examines the implicit sexuality of those poetic landscapes, and with the clarity of his sumptuous photographs has created images of yearning and mystery. A journey into myth and sensuality from which it may be difficult to return.
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Fine Art Archival Pigment Photograph - Asian Ladies IV (1999) by Uwe Ommer
Asian Ladies IV, 1999
From Asian Ladies series
Edition of 5 Archival Pigment Photograph
Size: 15,74 H x 23.62 W in.
Uwe Ommer (born 1943) in Bergisch Gladbach is a German photographer. Uwe Ommer became fascinated with photography at a young age. Initially sparked by his interest in photographing birds, he received his first camera at age 14 and began experimenting with his limited equipment. By the time Ommer was 18, he had given up on birds but was improving his skills as a photographer. He began working as an apprentice in a camera shop and soon picked up side projects for local papers, shooting everything from car accidents to weddings, when staff photographers were unavailable. In 2002, Uwe Ommer was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal Photographic Society for the impact of his lifetime of work.
