Piece description from the artist
Location: Rattlesnake Lake – North Bend, WA – 2022
Stepping onto the shores of Rattlesnake Lake, one is immediately drawn to a singular presence, a tree that seems to defy the ordinary. On a chilly, fog-laden winter day, its silhouette emerged with unparalleled prominence. Its branches extended skyward like intricate nerve endings reaching into the very heart of the atmosphere. This captivating interplay between the tree and its surroundings compelled me to compose this image.
In its complexity lies a remarkable simplicity—an essence of life that transcends the ordinary. I've chosen to name this image 'Dendron Solus,' drawing inspiration from the term 'Dendron,' which refers to the delicate projections of nerve cells, dendrites, that transmit impulses from synapses to the cell body. The body to me, is the land and sky.
In 'Dendron Solus,' I hope to capture the essence of this solitary tree as it gracefully conducts its existence within the grand tapestry of Rattlesnake Lake's landscape.
Exhibited:
Edmonds Arts Festival Gallery Arts Exhibit
Edmonds, Washington, 2023
This is a TurningArt exclusive limited edition print available in editions of 100.
Santos "Sanzei" López is a fine art photographer for whom the camera is the culmination of a lifelong visual journey. His artistic practice was ignited in childhood with a simple 35mm film camera, a gift from his mother, who became his first subject and instilled in him the belief that photography could capture profound joy and connection.
This foundation evolved through decades of work as a graphic artist and graffiti writer, disciplines that permanently shaped his eye for composition, bold geometry, and layered texture. In 2015, he made a definitive commitment to photography, channeling this multidisciplinary vision into a focused pursuit of the definitive image.
Sanzei’s work transforms the contrasting landscapes of South Florida’s coasts and the Pacific Northwest into contemplative art. He approaches beaches, cityscapes, and mountain vistas as complex graphic arrangements, seeking the precise interplay of light, shadow, and form that transcends documentation to evoke feeling and narrative. His fine art pieces are featured on leading platforms like TurningArt.
Instagram: @SanzeiPhotography
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