Icon
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‘Icon’ by Emma Coombes at the Elm & the Raven
A Tasmanian Forest Raven takes centre stage in this atmospheric, shrine-inspired composition. Drawing on religious iconography, folklore and Baroque chiaroscuro, Icon explores the human impulse to create symbols of reverence and invites us to reconsider what we hold sacred.
Icon
TASMANIAN STILL LIFE SERIES
“Icon” by Emma Coombes is from the Tasmanian Still Life collection
A wild creature becomes an object of reverence in Icon, a Tasmanian Forest Raven at the centre of a constructed shrine. Surrounded by native flora, candlelight and a halo of concentric circles, the raven is elevated into a symbolic figure of the natural world.
Drawing on the visual traditions of religious iconography, Baroque still life and folklore, the composition evokes the atmosphere of an ancient ceremonial space. Deep shadows, dramatic candlelight and the textures of stone and botanical forms create a theatrical, partly gothic setting in which the familiar becomes something mysterious and sacred.
At its heart, Icon considers the human impulse to create images, symbols and rituals around the things we hold sacred. By borrowing the visual language of religious devotion and redirecting it towards wildlife, the work invites us to reconsider our relationship with the natural world and what we deem worthy of reverence.
Icon is part of Emma Coombes' ongoing exploration of Tasmania's natural world through mythology, symbolism and contemporary photographic art.
ABOUT THE TASMANIAN STILL LIFE COLLECTION
The Tasmanian Still Life collection reimagines the classical still-life tradition through a distinctly Tasmanian lens. Developed during an artist residency at Hobart's historic Henry Jones Art Hotel, the series brings together native flora, historical objects and wild creatures in carefully constructed photographic compositions. Drawing on the dramatic lighting of Baroque painting, folklore, natural history illustration and a touch of storybook whimsy, each work creates its own atmospheric narrative, exploring the meeting point between the natural and imagined worlds.
ICON | AVAILABLE IN 2 SIZES
- Print paper size - 594mm x 420mm (A2) EDITION of 8 (+2AP)
- Print paper size – 483mm x 329mm (A3+) EDITION of 12
Note: This image may be available in mini print and card stock. Other sizes may be available. Please enquire with the artist directly. EXTRA INFORMATION
- Signed and numbered by the artist with Certificate of Authenticity
- Images come with a white border for signing, issue number and framing purposes. Designed to maintain the aspect ratio of the image on the paper size stated.
MUSEUM QUALITY
- Archival Lucia Pigment ink
- Museum quality Ilford Cotton rag 310gsm