Weathered Pool Deck, Newcastle Ocean Baths #1464 by Paul Foley, black and white long-exposure photograph of the old weathered pool deck, ocean and light poles before renovation
Weathered Pool Deck, Newcastle Ocean Baths #1464 by Paul Foley, black and white long-exposure photograph of the old weathered pool deck, ocean and light poles before renovation-black frame
Weathered Pool Deck, Newcastle Ocean Baths #1464 by Paul Foley, black and white long-exposure photograph of the old weathered pool deck, ocean and light poles before renovation-white frame
Weathered Pool Deck, Newcastle Ocean Baths #1464 by Paul Foley, black and white long-exposure photograph of the old weathered pool deck, ocean and light poles before renovation
Weathered Pool Deck, Newcastle Ocean Baths #1464 by Paul Foley, black and white long-exposure photograph of the old weathered pool deck, ocean and light poles before renovation-black frame
Weathered Pool Deck, Newcastle Ocean Baths #1464 by Paul Foley, black and white long-exposure photograph of the old weathered pool deck, ocean and light poles before renovation-white frame

Weathered Pool Deck, Newcastle Ocean Baths - Black and White #1464

from $450.00

Before the renovation, the surface of Newcastle Ocean Baths carried its age openly.

Cracks, stains, repairs and worn concrete spread across the foreground of this photograph while seawater moves across the pool deck. Above it, clouds stretch through the long exposure and the old light poles stand as thin vertical markers against the sky.

Nothing here is pristine.

That is precisely what interests me.

Places acquire character in much the same way people do: gradually, through weather, accident, repair and repeated use. The imperfections become evidence that the place has been lived with.

The ocean keeps returning. Concrete records what happens between those visits.

Artist Information

Artist: Paul Foley
Collection: Intersection
Title: Weathered Pool Deck, Newcastle Ocean Baths #1464
Artwork: #1464
Location: Newcastle Ocean Baths, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Subject: Weathered pool deck, seawater and light poles
Medium: Black and white fine art photography
Process: Long exposure photography
Format: Square
Genre: Australian coastal / architectural fine art photography
Themes: Weathering, memory, change, ageing, ocean, built environment
Edition: Limited edition of 5 prints + up to 2 Artist Proofs
Print: Archival fine art pigment print on cotton rag paper
Certificate: Signed Certificate of Authenticity

This Limited Edition is available in three sizes, with a maximum of five prints plus up to two Artist Proofs.

Size:

Before the renovation, the surface of Newcastle Ocean Baths carried its age openly.

Cracks, stains, repairs and worn concrete spread across the foreground of this photograph while seawater moves across the pool deck. Above it, clouds stretch through the long exposure and the old light poles stand as thin vertical markers against the sky.

Nothing here is pristine.

That is precisely what interests me.

Places acquire character in much the same way people do: gradually, through weather, accident, repair and repeated use. The imperfections become evidence that the place has been lived with.

The ocean keeps returning. Concrete records what happens between those visits.

Artist Information

Artist: Paul Foley
Collection: Intersection
Title: Weathered Pool Deck, Newcastle Ocean Baths #1464
Artwork: #1464
Location: Newcastle Ocean Baths, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Subject: Weathered pool deck, seawater and light poles
Medium: Black and white fine art photography
Process: Long exposure photography
Format: Square
Genre: Australian coastal / architectural fine art photography
Themes: Weathering, memory, change, ageing, ocean, built environment
Edition: Limited edition of 5 prints + up to 2 Artist Proofs
Print: Archival fine art pigment print on cotton rag paper
Certificate: Signed Certificate of Authenticity

This Limited Edition is available in three 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 Australia-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. You can purchase securely with Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Afterpay. Stripe accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express, while PayPal also accepts Visa and MasterCard. Damaged or lost artwork: Contact me within 48 hours with pictures if you receive damaged artwork. I’ll replace the edition free of charge if possible. If not, I’ll refund you. Please contact me with any questions or special requests.