Taking Sun at the Oculus

Description

“Taking Sun at the Oculus” is a black and white photograph taken In the heart of New York City at the Oculus, a marvel of modern architecture. Its skeletal wings, reaching towards the sky, are framed by the stark contrast of the plaza below. Amidst the grandeur of the structure, a lone man finds a moment of solace, a solitary figure bathed in the ethereal glow of sunlight. His silhouette, sharp and defined against the monochrome backdrop, speaks of quiet contemplation, a personal sanctuary carved out within the bustling metropolis.

The interplay of light and shadow accentuates the man’s isolation, transforming him into an emblem of introspection amidst the architectural spectacle. The scene is a poignant juxtaposition of the transient human experience against the enduring monument, a testament to the city’s ability to hold both grand narratives and intimate moments within its embrace.

Gallery Exhibitions & Awards for “Taking Sun at the Oculus”

2025 TAG Gallery “Retrospective Hindsight”
2025 South x Southeast – 40 over 40 Exhibition
2024 WPE Awards – Silver Badge Street
2024 Neutral Density Photography Awards – Gold Star
2024 International Photography Awards – 3rd Place
2024 Monovisions Awards – Honorable Mention Street Photography
2024 Fine Art Photography Awards – Nominee
2024 Sasse Museum of Art “Illuminated” – Silver Medal
2023/2024 Fine Art Photography Awards – Bronze Medal
2023 Artistspace Gallery “Black&White” – Best in Show
2023 PH21 Barcelona “Light and Shadow”
2024 TAG Gallery “L.A Open” – Excellence in Photography

Edition Details

Photographs are printed in limited editions (no more than 25 total will be printed) and
each archival pigment print is individually signed, dated and numbered by the artist.

• 10 x 15 Edition of 12
• 20 x 30 Edition of 8
• 32 x 48 Edition of 5