Composition

The figure grasps a thick rope near the top of the image. Her body hangs crouched below it, her feet gripping the tire as she swings to the left. Her face is barely visible and her hair swings behind her with a life all its own. Every muscle is taut, her posture strained by the exhilarating motion of the swing.

The image is rendered in a gradient of grays and sepia. The crisp, dark figure contrasts with the pale, out-of-focus background. Behind her, the coastline recedes to the oceanfront. The horizon is barely visible, where the gray sea meets the gray sky. Clouds float in the sky. Only the texture of the sand is discernible.

This muted background creates a backdrop for the action of the figure. Her crisp image draws out the texture of her hair, the curves of her musculature, and the play of light and shadow on her skin. The tire swing presumably hangs from a tree branch, out of view, isolating our attention on the motion of her body. She seems to swing out into the unknown.

Theme

The pendulum is pushed to its extreme, with no confirmation of what will occur when it swings back. The photograph exists in the space between action and consequence. It captures the tension between what could be and what will be. In this way, the image is more about the relationship between the immediate past and the immediate future than about a present moment. It is typical of Aaron Knight’s work, which strives to create images that are not about any one point in time.

This limited-edition archival photograph depicts a scene on the island of North Eleuthera in The Bahamas.

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Vibrant blue ripples dominate this composition, surrounding the salmon color of the woman’s body with a blast of intense color. A swath of reddish-brown hair punctuates the image. She floats approximately through the middle of the frame, with horizontal bands of shadow echoing the direction of her body at the top and bottom.

The figure is isolated in the blue void that surrounds her. The negative space is filled with the pattern of surface reflections.

The effect of perspective is subtle, but gives the viewer a sense of looking down at the surface. The impact of this oversized nude artwork is imposing at any distance.

The composition exists primarily along a single plane: the surface of the water. Although there are subtle hints at depth, the presentation is immediate. This reduced dimensionality is graphical. The shimmering pattern and the “X” created by the body become elements of form. This subtle adaptation furthers the image from documenting a time, place, and person, and closer to presenting the subject as a set of visual elements.

Although her skin tones are muted, they contrast with the intense blue surrounding the body. In the realm of female fine art nude photography, this image is decidedly inexplicit. However, in the context of art nudes, it is not lacking eroticism. Her alert posture and deliberate pose express intentional sensuality.

This limited edition archival photograph is in collections in the United States (California) and United Kingdom (London.)

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The heroine swims through idyllic, cerulean waters. Myriad hues of blue dance on the surface, swirling across this colorful art nude photograph. The flow of the water is disturbed by her body’s movement. Her warm-colored form is obscured by cold, blue patterns of ripples and bright highlights on the surface. Her form is outlined with daubs and eddies of color.

After the heat, the water is a cool retreat. Swimming is a refuge of refreshing sensation. We are connected to water through memories and ancestry. The retreat is a homecoming, a daily morsel of freedom.

She is pursuing and transitioning, symbolized by the upward diagonal movement of her body and tight cropping. A diagonal swath of lighter water is aligned with her body, the corners being darker. Her head is held high, a sliver of her profile visible, lit in golden sunlight that creates a halo in her brown tresses. In this colorful art nude photograph, she is both serene and determined.

Water is an apt metaphor for change. The slightest touch creates ripples and its appearance in any moment will never be identical to that of any other moment. After a while, the unique patterns take on a familiarity. This recalls the phase plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose, “the more it changes, the more it’s the same thing.”

Archival photographs from this edition are in private art collections across the United States. This popular fine art nude was featured by international art dealers and it quickly sold out.

The image has been selected by Saatchi Art’s chief curator for their online features and included in their print catalog. This image was curated by the Photo Editors of Vogue Italia for the Photovogue showcase.

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A figure that is not aligned with the vertical or horizontal edge of the picture is a nod to nonconformity. Her nudity is obscured by the folds of the water, making a vivid statement that is not too provocative for the living room. The inevitabilities of the flow life are reflected in the ripples over her body.

This original fine art nude photograph is distinct for several reasons: the square format, the angled composition, and the obscured nudity. Ava swims leisurely amidst sparkling ripples. The diagonal composition is electric in its energy invoking feelings of summer whimsy.

The predominant colors in this artwork’s pallet are intense blues and turquoise. These colors dip into dark tones near the top of the image, where the appear almost black. The figure, in peachy hues, glows in contrast to the darker colors that surround her.

This composition was featured in the Saatchi Art print catalog and was a quick favorite, sold to collectors in New York City, Alaska, North Carolina, Atlanta, Spain, and London.

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Light writing is the process of moving a light source during the long exposure of a photograph. In this case, the nude figure occupied various poses and locations over several seconds. After several iterations, selected poses were digitally composited. Several figures move laterally across the stage, depicting a succession various acrobatic poses. The series of ghostly figures portray the passage of time.

The color pallet of this artwork consists of muted, dark tones. The predominant masses are at the top of the composition, giving it a weighty mood. The ground glows dimly in the darkness, adding to the emotion. The image has a gritty texture that extends from edge to edge, imparting a nostalgic aspect to the contemporary technique.

Check out the other themes of contemporary photography for sale, such as this monochromatic art nude or this pinup artwork.

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The fine art photography for sale on this site is available as limited editions, including commissioned pieces. Each is a figurative work which may be abstract or concrete in it’s compositional approach. The artwork is shipped to collectors around the world, in over a dozen countries, and throughout the United States. Domestic shipping is included in the price. Priority international shipping is available at reasonable rates, tracked and insured.

Each limited edition archival photograph is hand signed and numbered by Aaron Knight. They are produced in small, pre-defined quantities. Each is an original artwork, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. All of this is expertly packaged and shipped from the artist’s studio in Charleston South Carolina.

These compositions are carefully crafted and produced. The pictures are printed on the highest quality materials, including museum-grade paper, and archival inks, meant to last longer than a lifetime. All of the imagery is created by the artist and printing is individually inspected and approved by the artist before it is signed and certified.

The photographic artwork you buy here will complement your living space, office, or getaway. Celebrate beauty, make a statement in your home, and support independent artists by buying online, directly from the studio.  Explore the offerings, including black and white art, large scale photographs, and other various examples of the female form in photography. Whether you’re starting with bare walls or augmenting your vast art collection, add a few photographic artworks to your cart. In no time, you’ll have the art photographs framed and hung for display.

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Unlike Aaron Knight’s limited editions, commissioned artwork can often be one-of-a-kind. These art prints are marked “1/1” to indicate they are the only one printed. The editioning is in the lower-left margin, just as in an edition of multiples. They are signed and dated in his normal fashion on the lower right of the one-inch border that runs around all four edges of the artwork.

As always, when you buy original fine art from Knight, commissions will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

The goal of this nude photograph was to explore the camouflaging effect when the body shape is overpowered by high contrast shadow patterns. The edge of the body emerges slightly from the shadows to lead the viewer into the subject. Partly obscuring the nude figure creates a intriguing composition and alters the emotional tone of the artwork.

To produce this photograph, Art photographer Aaron Knight drew upon his traditional background in painting and drawing. Elements of line, form, and value were the building blocks. Dark values dominate a diagonal through the frame. Additionally, dark values frame the edges of the composition.

Art collectors request commissioned artworks for various reasons: wanting something specific, owning something unique, supporting independent artists, and being involved in the creative process.

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Theme

Construction and decay can each look like chaos, sometimes making it difficult to distinguish the two. What first appears to be a wasteland of an urban environment is actually a construction site and rebirth story. The place depicted here is the future site of a light rail system. The current state of broken concrete and rebar will give way to revitalization.

Composition

The three main elements in this composition are the flat construction zone, the rising buildings, and the close figure. Using buildings in conjunction with the female form offers several comparisons. A general comparison is one of line. The rigid, angular lines of the buildings contrast with the fluid curves of the body. Another consideration is scale. In this image, buildings diminish in the distance.

Compare this to a composition of a statuesque nude woman with nearby buildings towering over her.

Collection

This contemporary art nude is sold out. No more will be created. This artwork is with collectors in Ottawa, San Francisco, Michigan, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, and the United Kingdom.

Similar original artwork featuring the city as a central element may be found in the city photography collection.

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Ava floats effortlessly, carefree in an expanse of turquoise and deep azure. The figure is inverted with no solid point of reference in the water. Her form recedes into the texture of the waves as drops of water rain down. The heat of the sun radiating off her skin beckons to us.

The woman is floating in an edge-to-edge expanse of aquamarine. The blue runs from very dark, almost black, at the top of the image, down to a very delicate turquoise at the bottom. Highlights of white sparkle throughout the entire liquid area.

At the top of the image, you can see some of the raindrops streaking through the air. There is intricate the texture in this image. The body is mostly submerged obscured the figure almost like looking through shower glass.  There is a little bit of a kick coming from her legs. The delicate tones of rosy skin contrast with the deep ultramarine that surrounds her.

This artwork was featured in Saatchi Art’s first ever print catalog, and quickly sold out.

A fast favorite among connoisseurs worldwide, this image is in fine art nude photography collections in Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This image was also selected by Vogue Italia editors as a “Best of Photovogue.”

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