Shadows in the Clouds

Thomas Gallane
Between Light and Shadows Series BLS001: Shadows in the Clouds
Archival pigment print on fine art paper
2016–2024

Shadows in the Clouds is a quiet meditation on the fleeting dance between light and darkness, a reminder that every shift of shadow and burst of light holds something extraordinary.

"Each moment of darkness and light feels like a miracle."

Shadows in the Clouds explores the interplay of presence and absence, where light and shadow shape both the seen and the felt. This work reflects on impermanence, capturing the fleeting transitions that define our experiences of nature and emotion.

The scene was shaped by shifting light, transforming the coastal setting into something both tangible and surreal. The fleeting interplay of illumination and shadow became a quiet narrative, an exploration of the delicate balance between control and unpredictability.

Inspired by the depth of chiaroscuro, I used bold contrasts to blend traditional photography with a painterly quality. The process was guided by intuition, with unplanned moments of light adding layers of discovery and meaning.

Shadows in the Clouds is a meditation on impermanence and transformation, standing at the threshold between the visible and the unseen, where subtle shifts reveal profound change.