SCOTTRAYLOR
Producer | Cinematographer
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Still Lives is a series of images that hint at stories, memories and lives extending beyond the frame, beyond the literal into a world where questions that are posed might never be answered. A cracked broken pot makes way for a flower clinging tenuously to the edge, but how did this happen? A blue vase materializes from the black silence to hold something vibrant and full of life, but to whom does this belong? What is their story? An absence of background gives no clues to the viewer, resulting in an absence of context that belies a narrative sitting just out of reach. There is a stillness, a quietude to each image, contrasting the frenetic pace of modern living, giving the viewer the opportunity to pause, even just for a moment, to reflect on the secret lives hidden within and outside of the image.  

 

Scott Raylor is an Australian Fine Art Photographer specialising in a non-literal narrative aspect of art photography. Scott uses a variety of techniques to achieve his beautifully crafted work including painting in light using torches, long exposures, subtle layering and toning, preceded by extensive research and contemplation. The botanical subjects of each image are reminiscent of 17th century traditions of Dutch Still Life paintings, where studies in flower compositions were something to behold, things of beauty, pleasurable pieces that were designed to be gazed upon and enjoyed. 

Still Lives is a series of images that hint at stories, memories and lives extending beyond the frame, beyond the literal into a world where questions that are posed might never be answered. A cracked broken pot makes way for a flower clinging tenuously to the edge, but how did this happen? A blue vase materializes from the black silence to hold something vibrant and full of life, but to whom does this belong? What is their story? An absence of background gives no clues to the viewer, resulting in an absence of context that belies a narrative sitting just out of reach. There is a stillness, a quietude to each image, contrasting the frenetic pace of modern living, giving the viewer the opportunity to pause, even just for a moment, to reflect on the secret lives hidden within and outside of the image.  

 Scott Raylor is an Australian Fine Art Photographer specialising in a non-literal narrative aspect of art photography. Scott uses a variety of techniques to achieve his beautifully crafted work including painting in light using torches, long exposures, subtle layering and toning, preceded by extensive research and contemplation. The botanical subjects of each image are reminiscent of 17th century traditions of Dutch Still Life paintings, where studies in flower compositions were something to behold, things of beauty, pleasurable pieces that were designed to be gazed upon and enjoyed. 

 

All photographs are archival pigment inks on fine art cotton rag and available for purchase. Limited edition of 15. Please feel free to contact me and leave your details on the contacts page on this website if you are interested in any of my pieces.

All photographs and content on this site are copyright Scott Raylor 2016 except where attributed.