Featured image: Eye Blue, Peter M Wach, 2004, archival pigment print, 13 x 19 in. / 33.02 x 48.26 cm.
Peter M Wach’s archival pigment prints transport viewers into a mesmerizing universe where marbles defy gravity, light refracts into infinite hues, and abstract forms evoke cosmic wonder.
Peter M Wach uses macro photography to transform marbles into luminous, cosmic abstractions, exploring the interplay of light, color, and form in his imaginative works.
Wach merges macro photography with artistic abstraction, exploring the interplay between physical objects and intangible light. These works are part of Wach’s series Life of a Marble, which delves into the imaginative potential of an everyday object elevated to an artistic centerpiece.
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Plasma Swirl, Peter M Wach, May 27, 2002, 2002, archival pigment print, 13 x 19 in. / 33.02 x 48.26 cm.
Plasma Swirl is a dazzling exploration of light, color, and motion. Wach captures a marble suspended within a glowing, swirling ribbon of iridescent hues. The vibrant neon greens, blues, and pinks pulse against a black void, creating a sense of infinite space and energy. The piece’s dynamic composition and ethereal palette evoke the feeling of plasma moving in a cosmic dance. It invites viewers to consider the transformative power of light, turning the humble marble into a galactic centerpiece.
Oort Cloud, Peter M Wach, 2007, archival pigment print, 13 x 19 in. / 33.02 x 48.26 cm.
In Oort Cloud, Wach blends scientific curiosity with artistic wonder. The levitating marble becomes a celestial body, hovering amidst intricate diagrams and illuminated by mysterious beams of light. This piece bridges the tangible and the abstract, representing the marble as a metaphor for the unknown reaches of space. The work’s title references the distant region of icy objects surrounding our solar system, reinforcing the connection between macro photography and cosmic imagination. Wach’s precise use of light reflections and overlays transforms the marble into a miniature universe.
Marble in a Holographic World, Peter M Wach, 2002, archival pigment print, 17 x 22 in. / 43.18 x 55.88 cm.
Marble in a Holographic World plunges viewers into a prismatic realm where light fractures and refracts into a spectrum of vivid colors. The marble rests at the center of a shimmering, holographic cascade, surrounded by a liquid-like flow of glowing textures. Wach’s mastery of macro detail is evident, as the marble appears simultaneously solid and ephemeral. This piece encapsulates the intersection of physical material and optical illusion, celebrating the beauty of light’s interplay with form.
Peter M Wach’s Plasma Swirl, Oort Cloud, and Marble in a Holographic World encapsulate his ability to transform a simple marble into a gateway to imagination and exploration. By intertwining vibrant light, precise composition, and cosmic themes, Wach’s work encourages viewers to see the extraordinary in the ordinary. Together, these pieces invite us to ponder the vastness of the universe and the boundless creativity of light and form.
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Tropical Page, Peter M Wach, 2004, archival pigment print, 22 x 17 in. / 55.88 x 43.18 cm.
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