View from the Deck

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. View from the Deck is constructed from layered vintage fabrics such as silks, satins, and cottons. The work depicts the constellation of the Dioskouroi (Gemini), mythological twins revered in ancient Greek culture as protectors of sailors. The handmade, custom-painted wooden frame reinforces the work’s intimate scale, evoking a window or porthole.

Year: 2025

Material: Fabric, wood, artist frame

Dimensions: W 10 ¼ x D 1 x H 12 in