The old name for the area of Brittany where I live is Brocéliande, usually sub-titled "Land of myths and legends". The Association Etangs d'Art - 'Lake Art' - celebrate this mythological past each year with art installations placed in or around a selection of the many lakes in the area. This particular installation entitled 'Ultimo' is floating in a lake deep in the forest in an area known as "La chambre du loup" - 'The wolf's bedchamber' and dates from 2014. The sculpture is made of tree branches and wild clematis vine and is 5m long, 1.5m wide and 0.8m deep: it is anchored to the lake bed but is free to move and turn with the movement of the water and the wind.
The artist, Véronique Matteudi describes her piece thus:
With the passage of time, the seasons of the earth and the generations of man follow one after the other, each with its unique point of arrival and departure.
Ultimo and man both will die, decompose and fall to the bed of the river where each will nourish seasons and generations yet to come and become one with nature.
The river and the art installation stand therefore as a metaphor for the River Styx, mythological place of passage between two worlds; that of the living leaving the living world behind, and their final destination, the land of the dead.
Fantastic trio of images! Your original image processed two different ways creates your interpretation of the artist's vision, and both are equally beautiful. This image of Ultimo fulfilling her destiny is an outstanding follow-up, and I enjoyed your commentary immensely!
What an interesting idea. I'm glad I saw the two earlier shots as it helped me to "see" this installation more clearly. I don't know whether it's the b&w or it truly is dying, but it looks more like it's floating on the River Styx now.
Very cool love the colors and reflections, Richard so glad you included the other two earlier shots as it helps to understand the photo!
Appreciate your description as well.
This is fantastic. I loved this as a stand alone shot but you were right about looking at the earlier shots. Great piece of art and a fantastic photograph. Fav
Exquisite shot, love the textures and the amazing art piece. Creativity and thought behind the piece is very captivating. Enjoyed looking at other shot, they are amazing as well.
Appreciate your description as well.
I 'm jealous she is more beautiful than mine