About

There are a handful of portraits that I’ve captured that truly occupy a special place in my heart. This photograph of Maria Jose & Maria Del Mar was taken in 2018 as I was just beginning to seriously explore the many faces around with a camera. I was drawn to them through their relationship with clay. These women carry their ancestral lineage into every piece they sculpt. Combining the elements of our planet and traditional Indigenous practices, they create truly sacred work. Together, they form Ayasham creations. At the time, I was in college, enrolled in a portrait and still photography class, learning about light patterns and how to properly photograph women and male subjects. Photographing twins should have been a no-brainer, right? Not really, in the moment, I’d never felt more set to drift. How could I make a striking image with two subjects, a couch and a wall? I was very comfortable just having a singular focal point of interest up until this shoot. My professor would ask many times during the semester what I was saying with my work. I’d hear this like a mantra from that year onwards. Intuitively, I asked them to sit on the couch until I felt that “Ah ha” moment surface. Seeing that the twins came into the world together, I figured the best way to visually communicate unity was to have them hold hands. Afterall we are all just here walking each other home.

Specifications

Artwork Size: 6 ½ x 8 ½ ( 16.51 x 21.59 cm)

Print Size: Signed 8×10 in ( 20.32 x 25.4 cm)

Black Precut Mat Size: 11×14 in ( 27.94 x 35.56 cm)

Photo finish: Epson Velvet Fine Art. Textured Matte Finish. An acid-free, 100% cotton rag base with a natural textured finish. This paper has an extremely high color gamut and black density. This paper is coated with our popular Enhanced Matte coating, giving exceptional color gamut and high D-Max. The velvet surface is a favorite of photographers and artists alike, offering a unique museum-quality feel.

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