Black Flawless No.22 – Gradus Sacramenti –

Black Flawless No.22 – Gradus Sacramenti is a black-and-white figurative work where the body is treated as disciplined architecture. Set on a grand staircase with ornate rails and textured walls, the scene reads like a private rite—part ballet study, part sculptural portrait—captured at the precise point where motion becomes stillness.

The figure stands en pointe, extended and controlled, echoing the vertical rhythm of the steps behind her. The composition emphasizes line: long limbs, clean posture, and the measured geometry of the staircase. Light is used sparingly and with intent, carving the form out of the surrounding darkness and giving the image a ceremonial, almost liturgical calm.

Within the Black Flawless series, this piece explores elegance without ornament—strength without theatricality. The environment remains present but secondary, acting as a quiet framework that amplifies the pose and the tension held in it: balance, restraint, and concentration.

Produced as a limited edition fine art print, the artwork is printed using archival pigment printing on museum-quality paper. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist and prepared for long-term preservation.

Multiple sizes are available. Production is made to order, and worldwide shipping is available. For details on materials and edition policy, please see Limited Editions and Process & Materials.