Erika Blumenfeld

Erika Blumenfeld The artwork, photojournalism, and projects of internationally exhibiting artist and Guggenheim Fellow, Erika Blumenfeld. <![CDATA[blumenfeld-living_light_1]]> Erika Blumenfeld
Living Light No.1 (Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2001/2004
Digital Pigment Ink Print on Premium Luster RC 12 mil.
Image: 16x44 inches (40.64x111.76 cm)
Paper: 24x60 inches (60.96x152.4 cm)
Edition of 15
In Collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published by Santa Fe Editions

Living Light No.1 (Pyrocystis Fusiformis), documents the wondrous single-celled light-emitting marine organisms that live in our oceans. As beautiful and luminous as these organisms are, their ability to live amidst our oceans is in peril, as our ocean waters become toxic and as the temperature and salinity changes as a result of climate change. Blumenfeld feels these organisms are a poignant subject and material to talk about these important and timely environmental issues.

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Living Light No.1 (Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2001/2004
Digital Pigment Ink Print on Premium Luster RC 12 mil.
Image: 16x44 inches (40.64x111.76 cm)
Paper: 24x60 inches (60.96x152.4 cm)
Edition of 15
In Collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published by Santa Fe Editions

Living Light No.1 (Pyrocystis Fusiformis), documents the wondrous single-celled light-emitting marine organisms that live in our oceans. As beautiful and luminous as these organisms are, their ability to live amidst our oceans is in peril, as our ocean waters become toxic and as the temperature and salinity changes as a result of climate change. Blumenfeld feels these organisms are a poignant subject and material to talk about these important and timely environmental issues.

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Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

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Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

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Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

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Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

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Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> image-id:1986 Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> <![CDATA[blumenfeld-livinglight20111220_4259]]> Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> image-id:1985 Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> <![CDATA[blumenfeld-livinglight20111220_4137]]> Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> image-id:1984 Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> <![CDATA[blumenfeld-livinglight20111220_4133]]> Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> image-id:1983 Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> <![CDATA[blumenfeld-livinglight20111220_4131]]> Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> image-id:1982 Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> <![CDATA[blumenfeld-livinglight20111220_4103]]> Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> image-id:1981 Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> <![CDATA[blumenfeld-livinglight20111220_4099]]> Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

]]> image-id:1980 Erika Blumenfeld
Bioluminescence Vol. 1(Pyrocystis Fusiformis), 2011
A suite of 8 digital pigment prints housed in an embossed handmade portfolio box
17x22 inches, each
Edition of 20
In collaboration with Dr. Michael Latz, Marine Biologist, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

In this suite of photographs, the bioluminescent organisms were drawn through an agitation chamber that creates an entirely chaotic flow environment. In science, this experiment is designed to study how the physics of turbulent flow stimulates the organisms, and relates to how bioluminescence is stimulated by turbulent flow in the ocean. The artist used this apparatus to stimulate the flashing of bioluminescence in a controlled environment. By working with a low concentration of organisms and a low flow rate, the artist was able to produce single flash events, which depict the luminescent expression of individual organisms.

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