A long passage of weathered red brick arches recedes toward a dark vanishing point, with bands of light crossing the pale, uneven floor.

The Distance Within

MG-0267

2024-03-19

About this piece

Successive brick arches form a nested rhythm, drawing the eye from the massive foreground vault toward a small opening in the distance. Warm masonry, worn mortar, and alternating bands of light and shadow give this architectural study its texture and depth.

The story

I framed the nearest arch so that its curve held all the others inside it. From here, the passage seemed to gather itself into a single distant point, each opening smaller but still distinct. Light crossed the worn floor in intervals, revealing cracks and scattered fragments before giving way to shade. I wanted to hold that balance: the weight of the brick close beside me, and the delicate rhythm of the space ahead.

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