Veiled shadows

 

Veiled shadows is such an evocative theme. Veils and shadows have such resonance. They both reveal and conceal but tend not to do so completely, leaving an impression or hint of what they are covering. The shadows of these veils highlight their transience while appearing to give them volume and substance. The dual shadows of Belladonna in the image above hint at the layers of obfuscation hidden behind this widow’s mourning veil.

The text on the No, no, no veil is projected onto the wall behind, reinforcing the message, yet softening it, transforming it into a whisper as it appears to echo from the lace.

The shadow on the Vampire veil highlights the shapes of the fangs and the drops of blood on the lace reinforcing the image of dripping blood.

In this image of Pinned down the light shines on the pins edging this bridal veil, highlighting their sharp piercing nature but also produces a maze of shadows behind the work suggesting the tangle of problems that will result from this marriage. Lighting is so important when trying to produce shadows from lace and is often difficult to adjust. I was lucky that the lighting at this exhibition of the veils was ideal, producing multiple shadows and enhancing the appearance of the lace.