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Cycles
, 2023
Gelatin Silver Prints on Aluminium
This captivating artwork showcases the distinctive qualities of Clifford's masterful composition skills and use of solarization. Embodying the various stages of life, this artwork transports viewers to both unique scenes of urban decay and renewed urban landscapes glistening with new life. The artwork is to be interpreted in a clockwise fashion starting from the top left. As the photos progress, the stages of life seen in both the natural world and fabricated are accentuated through the otherworldly solarization effect, highlighting the textures and imperfections. Through this artwork, Clifford aimed to depict the gradual transformation and decay that all life experiences, interwoven with personal life encounters and superstitious beliefs.