A Thousand Hands

$970.00

Maximilian Vermilye, also known as Max PhV, is a Swiss-based artist working within a conceptual digital practice he calls psychodynamic photography. Using only his smartphone, he transforms everyday scenes into layered visual abstractions that blend surrealism, symmetry and emotional resonance. His work challenges the boundaries of traditional photography and invites viewers to interpret the images through their own subconscious responses.

Size: 73 cm x 99 cm

Maximilian Vermilye, also known as Max PhV, is a Swiss-based artist working within a conceptual digital practice he calls psychodynamic photography. Using only his smartphone, he transforms everyday scenes into layered visual abstractions that blend surrealism, symmetry and emotional resonance. His work challenges the boundaries of traditional photography and invites viewers to interpret the images through their own subconscious responses.

Size: 73 cm x 99 cm

About the Artist

With a background in liberal arts and a Bachelor’s Degree in Photography from Webster University, Vermilye combines technical understanding with an experimental approach to digital image making. He creates all his work on a smartphone, capturing scenes, manipulating forms, and reconstructing meaning through mobile editing. Techniques such as flipping, symmetry and repetition often produce fractal-like compositions and dreamlike geometries. This approach forms the foundation of psychodynamic photography, a method that encourages a personal connection between artist, image and viewer. His work has been shown internationally in Geneva, London, Seoul and New York, as well as online in Metaverse exhibitions.

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About the Artwork

‘A Thousand Hands’ is a piece that features a mirrored composition of tree branches, which are intricately woven together to form a symmetrical, almost kaleidoscopic design. The central section displays a dense network of branches against a pale sky, creating an organic tapestry that resembles outstretched hands or limbs reaching in various directions, evoking a sense of both interconnectedness and complexity. The dark, contrasting borders add depth and intensity, highlighting the starkness of the skeletal branches. The title ‘A Thousand Hands’ hints at themes of collective strength, nature's reach, and perhaps hidden connections within ecosystems or communities. The visual repetition and symmetry invite viewers to reflect on the unity and interdependence found in nature.

Size: 73 x 99 cm

Edition: Open Edition

Materials: Printed on 230gsm matt paper

Year: 2024

Framing: Listing is for the artwork only. Frame not included. Custom framing can be arranged on request. Please email hello@kartugallery.com for options.

Shipping: Each print is wrapped in silk paper and packed in a protective cardboard tube. Worldwide shipping available.

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