A Stormy Sea (II)

For “Play!”, artist Elliot Camarra’s works unfold around a loose narrative of a vessel far out at sea, where the horizon dissolves into a disorienting abstraction of water and sky. Subtle natural phenomena become harbingers of change, movement, and hope, guiding the imagined sailor through an otherwise endless landscape. This narrative is further articulated through sculptural forms that allude to the tradition of storytelling through stage scenery maquettes. A Stormy Sea series presents a cluster of shifting cloud formations, rendered as three painted paperboard elements linked together with metal pins, mounted against painted wooden backings. The works allude to the capricious nature of changing weather, as a source of great uncertainty and trepidation. Their shallow depths and layered compositions also recall theatrical scenery maquettes.

Year: 2025

Material: Paper, paint, wood, metal

Dimensions: W 5 ½ x H 4 ¾ x D 1 ½ in