Country and Retro Collodion: Dried Rose by Arjen Roos

About "Country and Retro Collodion: Dried Rose"

by Arjen Roos

About the artwork

In "Country and Retro Collodion: Dried Rose" the charm of impermanence comes to life. This work is a perfect embodiment of the new series in which I hark back to the days of the classic collodion process. The muted colours and rich textures give the rose an almost tangible presence, as if it were captured in a time capsule. The rose, despite its wilted state, still exudes a melancholic beauty that is enhanced by the subtle imperfections and damages that are so characteristic of this style.

The composition is deliberately kept simple, with an almost meditative focus on the dried rose in a glass, while the imperfect cut-out evokes a sense of nostalgia. This work tells the story not only of a flower whose bloom is behind it, but also of the passage of time and the beauty that lies in decay. The warm, earthy tones add a rustic, rural feel, while the textures and crackle effects add a depth and character reminiscent of earlier photographic techniques.

This series is all about celebrating the imperfection and uniqueness of the collodion style, with each scratch and discolouration telling its own story. "Rural and Retro Collodium: Dried Rose" invites viewers to reflect on the beauty of impermanence and the rustic nature of rural simplicity.

Keywords:

rural and retro
collodion effect
dried rose
vintage photography
warm tones
rich textures
imperfection in art
rustic simplicity
nostalgic atmosphere
rustic art
transience
crackle effects
melancholic beauty
classical photography techniques
dimmed colours

Created by Arjen Roos with support from AI.