Santa Monica No. 25

Santa Monica No. 25 explores a quieter register of visual experience - a whispering drama of form, light, and atmosphere rendered in deep, velvety monochrome. This image, one of the moodiest and tonally restrained in the Santa Monica Series, focuses on a luminous spray of ornamental grass, backlit to the brink of abstraction. It is a study in restraint and poetic nuance, where the delicate edge of light defines the boundary between the visible and the implied. A single tail-shaped plume arcs downward into the foreground, its bristles lit like filaments of silver, each rendered in exquisite clarity before dissolving into a soft, dreamy blur. The surrounding forms recede into inky darkness or float as ghostly traces, creating a mysterious atmospheric depth. Evans leans into chiaroscuro here, conjuring a mood that feels cinematic - almost lunar. The photograph is less about subject than sensation: a fleeting wisp of something organic, brushing against memory or dream. As with many of Evans' works, the image is both intimate and expansive. There is an almost spiritual reverence in how the subject emerges from shadow, offering itself not to be named but to be felt. Santa Monica No. 25 presents atmospheric minimalism, organic abstraction, and a contemplative image that transcends literal botanical study. Its mood-rich palette and ethereal subject make it especially suited to quiet, refined interiors - whether in modern homes, wellness environments, or gallery spaces curated for introspection. Within the series, it offers a counterpoint to more texturally dense compositions, anchoring the collection with a sense of whispering calm and elegant transience. This print is carefully crafted to ensure the highest quality and detail, bringing the image to life in your hands and on your walls. Perfect for art enthusiasts, collectors, or simply to add a touch of elegance to your space that will last for generations.