Rusty landscape (2025) Photograph by Maciej Jabkowski

"Rusty landscape" is an intense, almost geological exploration of texture that transforms rust into an abstract landscape. The surface, resulting from oxidation, acquires depth and drama, evoking images of cracked earth or a fiery sky.
The inspiration lies in the power and beauty of uncontrolled chemical processes in nature and industry. This piece explores how metal oxidation creates structures visually reminiscent of rock formations, sedimentary layers, or lava flows. The striking, almost luminous orange color, flowing through darker browns and purples, makes the material dynamic and full of energy.
I want to evoke in viewers a sense of awe at the power of time and the recognition of a microscopic form on a macro scale. The work is meant to resemble Abstract Expressionist painting, encouraging one to get lost in the depth of the texture and the explosion of color. It is an energetic portrait of matter.

Details:

• Photograph on Paper
• From a limited edition of 20
• Size: 40 x 60 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered on the back
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative