Sleeping Shark · I
Maldives. Indian ocean.
I feel wonder and excitement for these curious and beautiful sharks. This analog photograph was taken from the boat revealing their unique, beige-brown skin in glittering light against the crystal clear, turquoise water surface of the Maldives, on one of its 1,200 islands and atolls. I felt their sandpaper rough skin against mine and muscled power, as they swirled around me.
In the Maldivian language Dhivehi, they are lovingly called ‘nidhan miyaru’, which translates ‘sleeping shark’. Oppose to other shark species, they can lay motionless on the sea floor due to ‘buccal pumping and appear to be sleeping on sand.
HIGH STANDARDS
Printed on museum quality standard Hahnemühle ultra smooth.
Frames of untreated wood are locally crafted in Vienna. Due to custom and hand made nature of each wooden tray framing, process takes up to 7 working days.
Limited edition artwork
Every piece is numbered and limited edition artwork, which also comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity and a letter of gratitude.
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This piece ‘Sleeping Shark I’ was part of the exhibition 'In Our Hands' by Martina Trepczyk, showcased in Calm Studio Vienna, Austria. The collection is a love letter to the ocean and every life that depends on it.
