Tea Time II (2026) Photograph by Cédric Brion

Tea Time II

Not every silence is peaceful.

In Tea Time II, the familiar ritual of sharing tea becomes a metaphor for emotional exhaustion and the invisible weight carried beneath a composed exterior. The delicate porcelain, symbols of elegance and tradition, contrast with a face consumed by a cloud of uncertainty, where thoughts dissolve before they can be expressed.

A single thread of tea escapes the lips, transforming an everyday gesture into a quiet act of vulnerability. The obscured gaze invites the viewer to question what remains hidden behind appearances, exploring themes of identity, mental fatigue, memory, and the fragile boundary between reality and inner perception.

Inspired by chiaroscuro painting, this photograph embraces darkness as a narrative element, allowing light to reveal only what is essential while leaving space for interpretation. Rather than offering answers, Tea Time II encourages a personal dialogue between the artwork and its viewer.

Printed on museum-quality archival Fine Art paper, each print is hand-signed, individually numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Limited Edition of 14.

High-end print produced on Canson Infinity Rag II Fine Art Cotton Paper (310 gsm), offering exceptional detail reproduction and deep, rich blacks.

Main Format

A2 – 42 × 59.4 cm
€390 (shipping not included)

✔ 310 gsm Fine Art paper Canson Infinity Rag II
✔ Limited edition of only 14 prints
✔ Hand-signed and numbered by the artist
✔ Certificate of authenticity included

Materials used:

Sony Alpha 7R IV, Canson Infinity Rag II Fine Art Cotton Paper (310 gsm)

Details:

• Photograph on Paper
• From a limited edition of 14
• Size: 42 x 59.4 x 0.25cm (unframed)
• Signed and numbered on the back
• Style: Graphic, illustrative and typographic
• Subject: People and portraits