Limited Edition Print - Contours of Silence. No 1 of 5.
Acclaimed (Award Winning) Figurative Study: Contours of Silence.
Selling No 1 of 5.
Price: US$950
This photograph, titled "Contours of Silence," serves as a masterclass in the use of negative space and low-key lighting to convey emotion through the human form. By submerging the majority of the frame in absolute shadow, the image focuses the viewer’s attention on a singular, glowing silhouette that traces the delicate arc of the back, the curve of the shoulder, and the soft texture of falling hair.
The seated pose is both vulnerable and powerful, using a rim-lighting technique to create a luminous "halo" effect that separates the subject from the void. This minimalist approach strips away the literal to focus on the sculptural qualities of the body, turning a figure study into a poetic exploration of quietude and grace. It is an evocative piece that captures a fleeting moment of stillness, rendered with the timeless feel of a classical charcoal sketch.
Recently honored with a silver award in the New York Photography Awards this photograph is an impactful example of modern fine art figure studies, celebrated for its superb technical execution and evocative emotional resonance.
Printed on highly archival and museum grade Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308, the print will last for generations. Limited Edition prints are sold unframed With a Certificate of Authenticity. Size is 12 x 18 inches (30 x 45cm) with other sizes available.
Strict Limited Edition of 5 plus two artist proofs (not available) and one Studio Proof (never to be sold and used for exhibitions).
Artist Biography.
Roger Dietrich is an Australian contemporary fine art photographer celebrated for his powerful command of black-and-white tonality and narrative lighting. Based in Regional NSW, his work focuses primarily on the human form, often employing dramatic natural and soft artificial light to explore themes of isolation, inner conflict, and transcendence.
His signature style—marked by minimalist compositions—transforms the figure into a sculptural, timeless symbol. Roger's works have been exhibited in Australia, including in galleries in Sydney and could potentially be held in notable private collections across Europe, North America and around the world.