Size Framed: 24cm Wide | 29cm High | 5cm Deep

Artist: Carlos Thomas Photography

Carlos Thomas Photography

Luminous Threshold: Self Reborn

$395.00 USD

This intimate artwork captures the profound beauty of the human body, illuminated with the glow of gold leaf. The figure’s torso, adorned with radiant patches of gold, becomes a symbol of fertility, creation, and divine energy. The gold leaf appears to emanate warmth and light, making the belly and chest the focal points, as if the very essence of life is radiating outward from within. The subject’s body is celebrated for its natural form, with the gold symbolizing the sacredness of this transformative period.

The lighting in this image accentuates the contrast between the figure’s dark skin and the glowing gold, creating a sense of reverence for the body and the life force it holds. The gold leaf, applied in textured, cracked fragments, feels like both a protective armor and an acknowledgment of the body’s inherent strength. There’s a sense of balance between vulnerability and power—the delicate fragility of the gold leaf versus the grounded, substantial presence of the figure.

This piece speaks to themes of motherhood, body positivity, and the divine feminine. The way the gold leaf covers the figure’s belly, evokes the nurturing and life-giving aspects of femininity. It recalls images of ancient fertility goddesses, where the belly was seen as the center of creation, adorned and honored as sacred.

The use of light and shadow in this piece echoes classical artistic techniques while exploring modern narratives of self-love and acceptance. The gold leaf adds a mythical, almost ethereal quality, transforming the subject into a radiant icon of life, beauty, and strength.

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