La Petite Mort
A beautiful agony
'The pictures in this series are about my femininity and sexuality. I like exploring the taboos that I feel shouldn’t be. I am supposed to be sexy but not sexual. Why is this? I am happy to admit that I enjoy sex. It is a natural part of life, yet women are often judged for their sexuality. My sexuality is mine and exists for me to share. Or not.
Love yourself.'
Summer May.
La Petite Mort (the small death) has taken on a much more titillating meaning than its literal definition. Most people today recognize it as an idiom for “orgasm. " However, it encompasses so much more.
La petite mort can refer to any release, particularly those of a metaphysical or spiritual nature. It can also describe a brief period of malaise, transcendence, or climax that comes with the metaphorical expenditure of your “life force, " which can be explained by the release of oxytocin in the brain after an event such as an orgasm.
When employed to describe negative experiences, la petite mort is interchangeable with other idioms like “a part of [one’s self] dies inside." However, when describing experiences similar to an orgasm, la petite mort is synonymous with the expression “a beautiful agony."
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Every picture I have made encapsulates the essence of my story. Whether it is intricate details, obscure abstracts, or expansive vistas, each piece is unique. The artistry in my archival, museum-quality prints is crafted to evoke emotion and capture moments in time.
This Limited Edition is available in two sizes, with a maximum of five prints plus up to two Artist Proofs.
A beautiful agony
'The pictures in this series are about my femininity and sexuality. I like exploring the taboos that I feel shouldn’t be. I am supposed to be sexy but not sexual. Why is this? I am happy to admit that I enjoy sex. It is a natural part of life, yet women are often judged for their sexuality. My sexuality is mine and exists for me to share. Or not.
Love yourself.'
Summer May.
La Petite Mort (the small death) has taken on a much more titillating meaning than its literal definition. Most people today recognize it as an idiom for “orgasm. " However, it encompasses so much more.
La petite mort can refer to any release, particularly those of a metaphysical or spiritual nature. It can also describe a brief period of malaise, transcendence, or climax that comes with the metaphorical expenditure of your “life force, " which can be explained by the release of oxytocin in the brain after an event such as an orgasm.
When employed to describe negative experiences, la petite mort is interchangeable with other idioms like “a part of [one’s self] dies inside." However, when describing experiences similar to an orgasm, la petite mort is synonymous with the expression “a beautiful agony."
#0031
Every picture I have made encapsulates the essence of my story. Whether it is intricate details, obscure abstracts, or expansive vistas, each piece is unique. The artistry in my archival, museum-quality prints is crafted to evoke emotion and capture moments in time.
This Limited Edition is available in two sizes, with a maximum of five prints plus up to two Artist Proofs.
A beautiful agony
'The pictures in this series are about my femininity and sexuality. I like exploring the taboos that I feel shouldn’t be. I am supposed to be sexy but not sexual. Why is this? I am happy to admit that I enjoy sex. It is a natural part of life, yet women are often judged for their sexuality. My sexuality is mine and exists for me to share. Or not.
Love yourself.'
Summer May.
La Petite Mort (the small death) has taken on a much more titillating meaning than its literal definition. Most people today recognize it as an idiom for “orgasm. " However, it encompasses so much more.
La petite mort can refer to any release, particularly those of a metaphysical or spiritual nature. It can also describe a brief period of malaise, transcendence, or climax that comes with the metaphorical expenditure of your “life force, " which can be explained by the release of oxytocin in the brain after an event such as an orgasm.
When employed to describe negative experiences, la petite mort is interchangeable with other idioms like “a part of [one’s self] dies inside." However, when describing experiences similar to an orgasm, la petite mort is synonymous with the expression “a beautiful agony."
#0031
Every picture I have made encapsulates the essence of my story. Whether it is intricate details, obscure abstracts, or expansive vistas, each piece is unique. The artistry in my archival, museum-quality prints is crafted to evoke emotion and capture moments in time.
This Limited Edition is available in two sizes, with a maximum of five prints plus up to two Artist Proofs.
‘I make photographs to hang on walls and be appreciated for lifetimes. The soft texture of these bright white papers is integral to how I want you to see and ‘feel’ my work.’
Foley Fine Art Prints are supplied with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. They are expertly crafted to ensure archival quality on Ilford Prestige Galerie Smooth Cotton Rag or Hahnemühle Photo Rag heavyweight paper. The paper size allows for a 20mm white border, but as I treat each scene individually, different pictures may have bespoke crop or form factors.
Australia-wide delivery is free via trackable courier, fully insured for damages. Please allow 14-21 days for production and delivery.
For Australian-based clients, framing options include dry-mounting your giclée print to an acid-free 5mm foam board with an archival adhesive film. This is then placed in a hand-crafted shadowbox frame made from FSC-certified Australian timber, protected by durable 3mm museum-grade plexiglass. The frame is finished with framer’s tape and stainless steel hanging wire.
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Damaged or lost artwork: Contact me within 48 hours with pictures if you receive damaged artwork or the shipment is lost. I’ll replace the edition free of charge if possible. If not, I’ll refund you.
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