Black and White Dahlia 1 by Philip Gatward

Black and White Dahlia 1, 32" x 32", Archival Inkjet Print, edition of 10.

This piece works well as the black background sets a neutral layer out of which the subject can really stand out.

These images by Philip Gatward contain real natural beauty in the flowers that they depict, and with the composition and background they are really able to show off the subtle textures and delicacy on show. Yet they also feel slightly surreal, standing in isolation with no stem or support, merely floating in the void.

About the Artist:

For over 10 years Philip has been capturing the confidence and mood of business leaders in both the UK and Europe with his corporate photography. His experience shows in his work which is always efficient, always fresh, and sometimes award-winning.

Recent projects include Oxford Biomedical 'We believe' film (Client - ThinkerDoer) with director and special effects by Philip Gatward: "I'm really excited about the crossover of stills and moving imagery. Due to the technical difficulty in shooting in a totally sterile lab environment, I combined original moving footage with stills, subtly animated to get full use of this amazing location."