Momento Mori, ©Ed Gendron 2022, Limited Edition of 50
An archival print / original artwork by Ed Gendron
This is a limited edition (of 50 total) by Ed Gendron. When they're gone - they're just gone, that's it.
(watermark is for display purposes only)
This picture is part of an yet-unnamed series. I loved the idea of finding a box of vintage photos from some other reality or universe. When I began this series, I was very interested in surrealism as well as making something purposefully irreverent. This series really just revels in the absurd. Sometimes it's pretty, sometimes it's grotesque. I began this series in oil painting. But it has expanded to digital photography and found images as well.
This was another found, vintage, B/W photo which probably originated as an advertising photo for the purpose of selling properties. It was highly staged and well lit. Everything in it, seemed to be meticulously arranged and "in-order".
Long ago I discovered that ancient Romans had a well used phrase, "Momento Mori". It literally means "Remember you must die" - but in context, it often means something more like "YOLO" or "Carpe Diem". Basically "Enjoy your life to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised". And although the woman in this photo is relaxing in a luxurious environment, the words "Momento Mori" are haphazardly strewn in physical form, throughout the room. They seem to be the only thing out of place. That is, until we inspect closer. We can see that she has removed her face mask to show us what lies underneath. This entire image seems to have taken on a cartoon reality since she seems to be quite relaxed and unharmed, despite exposing her naked skull to the world for inspection.
If you like this kind of work, then check out some of my other "Pop Surrealist" photos/paintings in this series. As the Talking Heads advised us, "Stop Making Sense".
I'm offering two different sizes, choose Small or medium size. (for larger sizes, please contact me )
Please choose "art only" or "framed, and ready to hang"
• The Medium size framed version of this print arrives in a white or black frame and clear polystyrene cover. Signed on the back, Frame size 16x20 inches, comes with matte, wired and ready to hang.
• The Medium unframed version arrives packaged in protective cellophane and inside a sturdy cardboard mailer. This option is less expensive for those who wish to choose a different frame, or already have a frame, or simply wish to show it unframed. Image size is approximately 10x15.
• The small unframed version arrives packaged in protective cellophane and inside a sturdy cardboard mailer. This option is less expensive for those who wish to choose a different frame, or already have a frame, or
simply wish to show it unframed.
Image size is approximately 8x10
• The small framed version of this print arrives in a white or black frame and clear polystyrene cover. Signed on the back, Frame size 8x10 inches, comes wired and ready to hang.
All prints are archival prints, and signed by myself, for authenticity. This edition is limited to 50 prints. The paper is acid-free, smooth, and archival (photo matte and 105 gsm). Prints are printed in my studio in New Haven, CT.
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