{"product_id":"serenus","title":"Serenus","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSERENUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eSerenus\u003c\/em\u003e was photographed deep within the remote reaches of the Namibian desert — a place defined by vast stillness, shifting dunes, and an almost meditative sense of space. In this work, Koos van der Lende explores the quiet rhythm of the land through layered lines, subtle tonal transitions, and an exceptional sense of depth that draws the viewer slowly into the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eThe composition is anchored by the desert’s natural geometry — rolling sand forms and sparse vegetation — while a storm begins to gather in the distance. The relationship between land and sky is central to the image, with the brooding clouds echoing the calm tension of the terrain below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eWhat makes \u003cem data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eSerenus\u003c\/em\u003e truly distinctive, however, is not only how it was photographed, but how it came into being. Shot on film, the image was part of a batch sent for traditional E-6 processing. During development, an unforeseen accident occurred in the darkroom: a brief exposure to ambient light caused a natural solarisation of the film. What would normally be considered a complete loss transformed this frame in an unexpected and remarkable way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eThe effect subtly altered the tonal balance of the image — softening highlights into muted greys and lending the sky a deeper, more atmospheric presence. Initially dismissed by the artist as unusable, \u003cem data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003eSerenus\u003c\/em\u003e later revealed itself as the one image in which the process had worked in perfect harmony with the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"2112\"\u003eIn this sense, \u003cem data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eSerenus\u003c\/em\u003e is not only the result of intention and craft, but also of chance — a reminder that some of the most compelling moments in art arise when control gives way to grace. It stands as a quiet testament to patience, imperfection, and the rare beauty that can emerge from an unrepeatable moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Koos van der Lende\u003cbr data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed Limited Edition of 25\u003cbr data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photographed on film, E-6 transparency, archival pigment print on fine art paper\u003cbr data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two sizes available. Edition strictly limited to twenty-five prints in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrints are available in two sizes. Only twenty-five prints are available regardless of size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100cm x 37cm \/ 39\" x 14\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120cm x 44cm \/ 47\" x 17\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE DE LENDE COLLECTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotographed over ten years and culminating in a coffee table book called \"Moments of Grace\", these superb fine art prints are a joy to behold. The collection was photographed on photographic film, which the artist then custom-developed in chemistry to attain the ideal contrast and colour. The slides were then drum-scanned and prepared for print, with reference to the original photo, without any digital alteration. Editioned to twenty-five prints, this portfolio of panoramic landscapes is iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT THE ARTIST\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIn a digital photography world, De Lende still shoots on traditional photographic slide film, which is processed and then scanned to create unbelievably high-quality photographic prints. A master landscape photographer who understands light and his craft perfectly. With a detailed eye for quality without compromise and an unprecedented understanding of composition, this portfolio of exhibition-quality panoramic prints ... \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.martinosner.com\/koos-van-der-lende-photographer\" title=\"Find out more about Koos van der Lende\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead More \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koos van der Lende","offers":[{"title":"100cm x 37cm \/ 39\" x 14\"","offer_id":41961070035119,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120cm x 44cm \/ 47\" x 17\"","offer_id":41961070067887,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/4637\/7647\/products\/KOOSPANORAMIC_37.jpg?v=1661512625","url":"https:\/\/osnerartgallery.com\/products\/serenus","provider":"Osner Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}