Mary Statue Behind Steamed Glass Black and White Photography
Condensation Trails Across a Softly Seen Religious Figure
Long trails of condensation run down the glass in front of a small Mary statue in this Toronto photograph. The figure remains recognizable, but its face and robes soften behind the misted surface. I was interested in that meeting of a familiar religious subject and an ordinary window condition. The glass is as important to the image as the statue, changing what can be seen clearly and what is left indistinct.
The pale figure stands near the centre with its hands extended, while darker streaks descend on both sides. Fine droplets cover much of the pane, creating a textured layer across the background. I find the contrast between those sharp surface marks and the softer form behind them especially compelling. The vertical composition follows the statue’s full length and the downward direction of the water trails, bringing both parts of the scene into the same rhythm.
At the bottom, the window ledge provides a firmer horizontal edge beneath the figure. Small bright areas in the background remain blurred, keeping attention on the statue and the glass. In black and white, the photograph depends on these shifts between pale and dark, clear and softened. As a print, it offers a contemplative religious image with a distinctly photographic treatment, suited to someone who appreciates spiritual subjects seen through texture, light and everyday surroundings.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2014
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