Nicole Gelinas - Illuminae - 6 x 9 on 8 x 10 - Pigment Ink Print - $125

Nicole Gelinas - This series, titled Illuminae, came about as I noticed that a bouquet of flowers had long expired. The pieces of what were once roses had dried and almost fused to the glass vase. I chose to photograph these remains to bring life back to something that had died. Through my manipulation of light and composition I have revealed a suggestion of subtle movements or vibrations. My images show a new and wondrous side of decay and at the same time illuminate the life and beauty that I see within these discarded flowers.