Fine Art Photographs of the Human Form

‘I look for contours, shadows and mystery when I photograph the human form. What draws me in is not only what the eye can see, but the silences and stories suggested just beyond the visible.’

Paul Foley’s Photographs of the Human Form offer a lyrical meditation on the body as vessel, landscape, and quiet narrative. Rendered in monochrome, these works distill gesture and presence into elemental light and shadow, where the curvature of a spine or the reach of an arm becomes a language beyond words. Titles such as Holding, Reaching, Back Study, and Recline speak less to physical description than to states of being—moments of suspension where time folds inward and emotion lingers in silence.

In the La Petite Mort series, Foley turns to the body as both subject and metaphor, exploring thresholds of release, vulnerability, and transcendence. The gradations of tone—softly diffused and carefully measured—suggest not only form but sensation, an intimacy that hovers between presence and absence. These photographs carry the stillness of sculpture yet breathe with human fragility, their resonance heightened by Foley’s devotion to archival craft and printmaking tradition.

Together, these works create a quiet chorus of light and body—an invitation to pause, to listen to the eloquence of form, and to sense the human presence that endures just beyond the visible.

Each photograph is produced to museum-grade standards, ensuring beauty and longevity. Printed on heavyweight Cotton Rag Paper, they carry a tactile, archival quality that enhances their presence. Editions are limited to five or fewer numbered prints and come with signed Certificates of Authenticity. In Australia, prints can be framed with acid-free materials, FSC-certified timber shadowbox frames, and museum-grade plexiglass, or supplied rolled for custom framing. Delivery is complimentary, fully insured, and supported by a satisfaction guarantee with easy replacement if damaged. International orders are supplied rolled only.