- ID Ref #
- 21412
- Prize Category
- Professional Artist
- Preferred Artist Name for publication (this name will be used on all the collateral)
- Kate Ballis
- Your social media handles
- @kateballis
- Artist / Gallery Website
- https://www.kateballis.com
- Artwork Title
- Infrabotanica Tulipa II
- Entry Type
- All other media
- URL link of the entry
- Password or any other important information about viewing the file
- Detailed Instructions for the setup of your instillation / sculpture
- Medium
- Archival inkjet print on cotton rag framed with non-reflective glass in a white painted Vic Ash frame.
- Dimensions
- 150cm x 120cm
- Depth
- 2
- Weight
- 2
- Price
- $$6000
- Delivery
- Courier
- Collection
- Courier
- Gallery Representation
- Yes
- Name of Gallery
- Gallerysmith
- Artwork Image One
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- Artwork Image Two
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- Artwork Image Three
- Artist Statement
- "Infrabotanica" explores the delicate interplay between nature's resilience and fragility. Evolving from previous work with naturally occurring infrared light, this project utilises artificial infrared light from a home security light to reveal unseen botanical frequencies. I grew each flower in my garden, selecting every specimen for its unique sculptural properties and specific stage of life or decay. Using a full-spectrum camera and focus stacking, each photograph amalgamates 100 shots, transforming these blooms into porcelain-like sculptures. I replaced backgrounds with machine-generated imagery trained on traditional Wedgwood Jasperware, framing each flower as a timeless relic and reimagining our desire to preserve nature.
- Payment Status
- Created At
- February 11, 2026
- Updated At
