Fine art photography – HLYNUR — ART

Bioméchanique 2024, generated fine art photographs

Hlynur Helgason — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:37:52 +0000

This exquisite collection showcases a stunning series of twelve mesmerizing black-and-white fine art photographs. Each photograph portrays intricate, meticulously crafted patterns that skillfully blend mechanical structures’ characteristics with nature’s organic beauty. The resulting images offer a visually captivating and thought-provoking viewing experience, drawing viewers into fascinating contrasts and creative exploration. The prompt for generation is a quotation from the chapter ‘Le ritornello’ in Deleuze and Guattari’s ‘Mille plateaux’: „Sometimes, one organises the assemblage: dimensional components, intra-assemblage.“ The images in the sequence vary on similar parameters set within Stable Diffusion.

Fine art photographs: the printing process

These images are printed on an Epson SC P800 printer, modified for Piezography Pro carbon inks, on Hahnemühle Baryta FB 350 g paper, a process that provides archival-quality prints.

Proximité 2024 – generated fine art photographs

Hlynur Helgason — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:03:59 +0000

This striking collection showcases a curated series of twelve black-and-white fine art photographs. Each image results from careful composition, skillfully capturing the raw energy of street scenes. The photographer’s expert use of close-up shots draws attention to the intricate details of everyday objects, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the captivating beauty of their surroundings. The prints are masterfully executed in a nuanced spectrum of warm greys, evoking a profound sense of nostalgia that imbues each piece with rich emotion and depth.

Generated images

The images in the sequence vary on similar parameters set within Stable Diffusion. The prompt for generation is a quotation from the chapter ‘Le ritornello’ in Deleuze and Guattari’s ‘Mille plateaux’: „Sometimes, one leaves the territorial assemblage for other assemblages or for somewhere else entirely: interassemblage, components of passage, or even escape. “

Fine art photographs: the printing process

These images are printed on an Epson SC P800 printer, modified for Piezography Pro carbon inks, on Hahnemühle Baryta FB 350 g paper, a process that provides archival-quality prints.

Editions & folios for sale

The sequence is available for purchase in these formats:

Size 21.5 x 21.5 cm, single image edition limited to 24 copies: kr. 16.000 each copy (about $110).
Size 21.5 x 21.5 cm, box set folio edition of all 12 images limited to 12 copies: kr. 150.000 each edition (about $1,100).
Size 43 x 43 cm, single image edition limited to 16 copies: kr. 50.000 each copy (about $350).
The 43 x 43cm box set folio edition of all 12 images is limited to 8 copies: kr. 450.000 each edition (about $3,200).
The 129 x 129 cm exhibition folio of all 12 images is limited to 4 copies, and the price is kr. 2.700.000 each edition (about $19,000).

Every copy and edition is signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity registered with Hahnemühle.

You can order single images sized 21.5 x 21.5 cm directly by selecting „Purchase“ on the relevant page.
Please select „Inquire“ or email me at hlynur@hlynur.art for other sizes and queries.

Urban constructs, Helsinki 2024 – fine art photographs

Hlynur Helgason — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:52:30 +0000

This captivating collection features twenty stunning colour fine art photographs that skillfully capture the enchanting evening vistas of central Helsinki, Finland. From the dusky urban skyline illuminated by soft, ethereal light to the mesmerizing interplay of rejuvenation and intricate, abstract forms, these photographs offer a mesmerizing portrayal of the city’s evening allure.

Fine art photographs: the process

The images are printed on 350gsm Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta paper using an Epson SureArt P800 printer. This technique means the prints have excellent archival properties.

Camera technique

I shot these images on a Fujifilm GFX 100s camera with a 45mm f/2.8 lens. This camera has a medium format sensor that, combined with exquisite optics, produces images of extreme detail and quality.

Editions & folios for sale

The sequence is available for purchase in these formats:

The 21.5 x 28 cm single image edition is limited to 24 copies, each costing Kr. 20.000 (about $145).
The 21.5 x 28 cm box set folio edition of all 20 images is limited to 12 copies, each costing Kr. 300.000 (about $2,150)..
The 43 x 56 cm single-image edition is limited to 16 copies, each costing Kr. 60.000 (about $435).
The 43 x 56 cm box set folio edition of all 20 images is limited to 8 copies, each costing Kr. 900.000 (about $6,500).
The 129 x 168 cm exhibition folio of all 20 images is limited to 4 copies, each costing Kr. 5.400.000 (about $39,000).

Every copy and edition is signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity registered with Hahnemühle.

You can order single images sized 21.5 x 28 cm directly by selecting „Purchase“ on the relevant page.
Please select „Inquire“ or email me at hlynur@hlynur.art for other sizes and queries.

Lush heathlands, Oddskarð 2024 – fine art photographs

Hlynur Helgason — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:50:00 +0000

The collection features twenty stunning colour fine art photographs that offer an intimate look at the natural beauty of the heathlands in eastern Iceland. The pictures showcase a rich variety of alpine flora, capturing the intricate details of the verdant landscape. From delicate flowers to the ethereal beauty of the surrounding fog, each image draws the viewer into the captivating world of eastern Icelandic heathlands with its compelling, close focus.

Fine art photographs: the process

The images are printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta paper using an Epson SureArt P800 printer. This technique means the prints have excellent archival properties.

Camera technique

I shot these images on a Fujifilm GFX 100s camera with an 80mm f/1.7 lens. This camera has a medium-format sensor that, combined with exquisite optics, produces images of extreme detail and quality.

Editions & folios for sale

The sequence is available for purchase in these formats:

The 21.5 x 28 cm single image edition is limited to 24 copies, each costing Kr. 20.000 (about $145).
The 21.5 x 28 cm box set folio edition of all 20 images is limited to 12 copies, each costing Kr. 300.000 (about $2,150)..
The 43 x 56 cm single-image edition is limited to 16 copies, each costing Kr. 60.000 (about $435).
The 43 x 56 cm box set folio edition of all 20 images is limited to 8 copies, each costing Kr. 900.000 (about $6,500).
The 129 x 168 cm exhibition folio of all 20 images is limited to 4 copies, each costing Kr. 5.400.000 (about $39,000).

Every copy and edition is signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity registered with Hahnemühle.

You can order single images sized 21.5 x 28 cm directly by selecting „Purchase“ on the relevant page.
Please select „Inquire“ or email me at hlynur@hlynur.art for other sizes and queries.

Austurland 6×6 2021

Hlynur Helgason — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:38:33 +0000

Haustlitir í garðinum2021

Hlynur Helgason — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:33:24 +0000

Laugarvatnshver 2021 – moody fine art photograph

Hlynur Helgason — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:07:06 +0000

At the thermal springs in Laugarvatn, southern Iceland, I had the opportunity to capture the breathtaking natural beauty using my vintage Second World War Leica camera and colour film stock. The camera’s historical significance added an extra layer of depth to the experience, while the film’s specific colour characteristics beautifully enhanced the surreal ambience of the surrounding landscape. The resulting images are stunning, with vibrant colours and a timeless aesthetic that perfectly encapsulates the unique atmosphere of the thermal springs.

These are produced and printed in archival quality on the best paper.
Leica IIIc, Summichron f/2, Cinestill 50 @ 1/60, f/8. Cinestill C-41. Gyclée print, Epson Surecolor P800, 310 gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag Satin paper

Skógargerðishleðsla2021

Hlynur Helgason — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 23:56:53 +0000

Metrohan binası 2023 – mesmerizing fine art photographs

Hlynur Helgason — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:10:36 +0000

The collection features 13 mesmerizing fine art photographs, each taken within the meticulously restored Metrohan building in downtown Istanbul’s bustling heart. This specific section of the structure holds great historical importance, beautifully constructed by the renowned Turkish-Armenian architect Mikayel Nurican in 1912. The images effortlessly capture the enduring allure of the building’s interior spaces. During the post-production process, the photographs were thoughtfully enhanced with subtle nods to the stylistic influences of the esteemed Danish painter Vilhelm Hammershøi, imbuing the collection with a truly distinctive and artistic flair.

Fine art photographs: the process

The images are meticulously printed on 350gsm Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta paper using an advanced Epson SureArt P800 printer. This specific printing technique ensures that the prints possess outstanding archival properties, allowing them to maintain their quality and mesmerizing appearance for many years.

Camera technique

I used my Sony Alpha a6600 camera with a Tamron 11–19mm f/2.8 lens to capture these stunning images. I then meticulously enhanced the intricate details and tones of the magnificent historic building using Capture One Pro, a professional photo editing software known for its powerful tools and precise colour-grading capabilities.

Editions & folios for sale

The sequence is available for purchase in these formats:

The 21.5 x 28 cm single-image edition is limited to 24 copies, each costing Kr. 20.000 (about $145).
The 21.5 x 28 cm box set folio edition of all 20 images is limited to 12 copies, each costing Kr. 300.000 (about $2,150)..
The 43 x 56 cm single-image edition is limited to 16 copies, each costing Kr. 60.000 (about $435).
The 43 x 56 cm box set folio edition of all 20 images is limited to 8 copies, each costing Kr. 900.000 (about $6,500).
The 129 x 168 cm exhibition folio of all 20 images is limited to 4 copies, each costing Kr. 5.400.000 (about $39,000).

Every copy and edition is signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity registered with Hahnemühle.

You can order single images sized 21.5 x 28 cm directly by selecting „Purchase“ on the relevant page.
Please select „Inquire“ or email me at hlynur@hlynur.art for other sizes and queries.

Mañanas en Juana Azurduy 2010

Hlynur Helgason — Sun, 07 May 2023 11:06:49 +0000

Göteborg kontraster 2023 – urban fine art photographs

Hlynur Helgason — Sun, 07 May 2023 12:32:16 +0000

„Göteborg kontraster“ is a series of seventeen fine art colour photographs shot in Gothenburg, Sweden. The images emphasize details and repetitions of the modernized urban environment. The collection comprises a series of 17 visually striking and expertly crafted colour photographs captured in the vibrant city of Gothenburg, Sweden. Each image skillfully emphasizes intricate details and repetitive patterns within the modernized urban landscape, creating a thought-provoking and captivating visual exploration.

Fine-art photographs: the process

The images are printed on 350 gsm Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta paper using an Epson SureArt P800 printer. This technique means the prints have excellent archival properties.

Camera technique

I shot these images on a Fujifilm GFX 100s camera with a 45mm f/2.8 lens. This camera has a medium format sensor that, combined with exquisite optics, produces images of extreme detail and quality.

Editions & folios for sale

The sequence is available for purchase in these formats:

The 21.5 x 28 cm single image edition is limited to 10 copies, costing ISK 20.000 (about $145).
The 21.5 x 28 cm box set folio edition of all 17 images is limited to 5 copies, each costing ISK 270.000 (about $1,900)..
The 43 x 56 cm single-image edition is limited to 5 copies and costs ISK 60.000 (about $435).
The 129 x 168 cm single-image edition is limited to 2 copies and costs ISK 500.000 (about $3,800)..

Every copy and edition is signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity registered with Hahnemühle.

You can order single images sized 21.5 x 28 cm directly by selecting „Purchase“ on the relevant page.
Please select „Inquire“ or email me at hlynur@hlynur.art for other sizes and queries.

Svörður / Sod 2024 – urban nature fine art photographs

Hlynur Helgason — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:51:41 +0000

Immerse yourself in the essence of winter’s end with this collection of nine stunning black-and-white prints documenting an aspect of urban nature. Each fine art photograph beautifully captures the house garden’s unique textures and nuanced shades as the last remnants of snow yield to spring awakening. Utilizing carbon-based ink, these prints guarantee unparalleled quality and attention to detail.

Fine art photographs: the process

I make these prints using a specially adapted and crafted printing process, using specialized carbon-based inks to achieve maximum detail and archival quality. The images are printed on 350gsm Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta paper using a modified Epson SureArt P800 printer.

Camera technique

I shot these images on a Fujifilm GFX 100s camera with a 65mm f/2.8 lens. This camera has a medium-format sensor that, combined with exquisite optics, produces images of extreme detail and quality.

Editions & folios for sale

The sequence is available for purchase in these formats:

The 21.5 x 28 cm single image edition is limited to 24 copies, each costing Kr. 20.000 (about $145).
The 21.5 x 28 cm box set folio edition of all 9 images is limited to 12 copies, each costing Kr. 150.000 (about $1,100)..
The 43 x 56 cm single-image edition is limited to 16 copies, each costing Kr. 60.000 (about $435).
The 43 x 56 cm box set folio edition of all 9 images is limited to 8 copies, each costing Kr. 450.000 (about $3,200).
The 129 x 168 cm exhibition folio of all 9 images is limited to 4 copies, each costing Kr. 2.700.000 (about $19,500).

Every copy and edition is signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity registered with Hahnemühle.

You can order single images sized 21.5 x 28 cm directly by selecting „Purchase“ on the relevant page.
Please select „Inquire“ or email me at hlynur@hlynur.art for other sizes and queries.

Dý / Dyke, 2024, serene forest scene fine art photographs

Hlynur Helgason — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:14:21 +0000

This collection comprises twelve black-and-white fine art photographs taken in Elliðarárdalur in Reykjavík. The photos depict serene forest scenes and focus on the rainwater dykes along the path, offering a view of the forest, the river, and the neighbouring area across the river. The images are printed using carbon-based ink for the best quality.

Fine art photographs: the process

Camera technique

I shot these images on a Fujifilm GFX 100s camera with a 45mm f/2.8 lens. This camera has a medium format sensor that, combined with exquisite optics, produces images of extreme detail and quality.

Editions & folios for sale

The sequence is available for purchase in these formats:

The 21.5 x 28 cm single image edition is limited to 24 copies, each costing Kr. 20.000 (about $145).
The 21.5 x 28 cm box set folio edition of all 12 images is limited to 12 copies, each costing Kr. 200.000 (about $1,400)..
The 43 x 56 cm single-image edition is limited to 16 copies, each costing Kr. 60.000 (about $435).
The 43 x 56 cm box set folio edition of all 12 images is limited to 8 copies, each costing Kr. 600.000 (about $4,200).
The 129 x 168 cm exhibition folio of all 12 images is limited to 4 copies, each costing Kr. 3.600.000 (about $25,500).

Every copy and edition is signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity registered with Hahnemühle.

You can order single images sized 21.5 x 28 cm directly by selecting „Purchase“ on the relevant page.
Please select „Inquire“ or email me at hlynur@hlynur.art for other sizes and queries.

Erebus 2024, dark and moody fine art photographs

Hlynur Helgason — Thu, 09 May 2024 09:25:43 +0000

The „Erebus“ series consists of twenty black-and-white giclee fine art photographs that capture the essence of modern times. These images are inspired by the contrast between nature and urbanization in Mossen, a parkland area surrounded by highrises. They have been processed to evoke a gothic, almost primordial feeling that reflects the uncertainties of our world. The title „Erebus,“ which refers to a personification of darkness in Greek mythology and a place of darkness in the underworld on the way to Hades, encapsulates this feeling.

Fine art photographs: the process

Camera technique

I shot these images on a Fujifilm GFX 100s camera with an 80mm f/1.7 lens. This camera has a medium format sensor that, combined with exquisite optics, produces images of extreme detail and quality.

Editions & folios for sale

The sequence is available for purchase in these formats:

The 21.5 x 28 cm single image edition is limited to 24 copies, each costing Kr. 20.000 (about $145).
The 21.5 x 28 cm box set folio edition of all 20 images is limited to 12 copies, each costing Kr. 300.000 (about $2,150).
The 43 x 56 cm single-image edition is limited to 16 copies, each costing Kr. 60.000 (about $435).
The 43 x 56 cm box set folio edition of all 20 images is limited to 8 copies, each costing Kr. 900.000 (about $6,500).
The 129 x 168 cm exhibition folio of all 20 images is limited to 4 copies, each costing Kr. 5.400.000 (about $39,000).

Every copy and edition is signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity registered with Hahnemühle.

You can order single images sized 21.5 x 28 cm directly by selecting „Purchase“ on the relevant page.
Please select „Inquire“ or email me at hlynur@hlynur.art for other sizes and queries.

Mossen 2024, vivid texture fine art photographs

Hlynur Helgason — Thu, 09 May 2024 09:31:07 +0000

Experience the beauty of twenty archival-color giclee prints capturing the enchanting scenery of Mossen, a wooded slope nestled beneath towering highrise apartments in the picturesque city of Gothenburg, Sweden. These fine art photographs showcase the lush forest against the stark, geometric lines of the concrete buildings, creating a captivating visual contrast.

Fine art photographs: the process

The images are printed on 350gsm Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta paper using an Epson SureArt P800 printer. This technique means the prints have excellent archival properties.

Camera technique

I shot these images on a Fujifilm GFX 100s camera with a 45mm f/2.8 lens. This camera has a medium format sensor that, combined with exquisite optics, produces images of extreme detail and quality.

Editions & folios for sale

The sequence is available for purchase in these formats:

The 21.5 x 28 cm single image edition is limited to 24 copies, each costing Kr. 20.000 (about $145).
The 21.5 x 28 cm box set folio edition of all 20 images is limited to 12 copies, each costing Kr. 300.000 (about $2,100)..
The 43 x 56 cm single-image edition is limited to 16 copies, each costing Kr. 60.000 (about $435).
The 43 x 56 cm box set folio edition of all 20 images is limited to 8 copies, each costing Kr. 950.000 (about $6,800).
The 129 x 168 cm exhibition folio of all 20 images is limited to 4 copies, each costing Kr. 5.800.000 (about $41,000).

Every copy and edition is signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity registered with Hahnemühle.

You can order single images sized 21.5 x 28 cm directly by selecting „Purchase“ on the relevant page.
Please select „Inquire“ or email me at hlynur@hlynur.art for other sizes and queries.

Inquietude 2024, generated fine art photographs

Hlynur Helgason — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 18:23:47 +0000

This stunning collection features a captivating series of twelve finely crafted colour art photographs that beautifully capture the evolving narrative of generated images. The journey unfolds with tranquil and serene scenes, gently guiding the viewer through a captivating progression towards increasingly ominous and disquieting atmospheres. The prompt for generation is a quotation from the chapter ‘Le ritornello’ in Deleuze and Guattari’s ‘Mille plateaux’: „Sometimes, one goes from chaos to the threshold of a territorial assemblage: directional components, infra-assemblage.“ The images in the sequence vary on similar parameters set within Stable Diffusion.

Fine art photographs: the printing process

These images are printed on an Epson SC P800 printer on Hahnemühle Baryta FB 350 g paper, a process that provides archival-quality prints.

Editions & folios for sale

The sequence is available for purchase in these formats:

Size 21.5 x 21.5 cm, single image edition limited to 24 copies: kr. 16.000 each copy (about $110).
Size 21.5 x 21.5 cm, box set folio edition of all 12 images limited to 12 copies: kr. 150.000 each edition (about $1,100).
Size 43 x 43 cm, single image edition limited to 16 copies: kr. 50.000 each copy (about $350).
The 43 x 43cm box set folio edition of all 12 images is limited to 8 copies: kr. 450.000 each edition (about $3,200).
The 129 x 129 cm exhibition folio of all 12 images is limited to 4 copies, and the price is kr. 2.700.000 each edition (about $19,000).

Every copy and edition is signed and delivered with a certificate of authenticity registered with Hahnemühle.

You can order single images sized 21.5 x 21.5 cm directly by selecting „Purchase“ on the relevant page.
Please select „Inquire“ or email me at hlynur@hlynur.art for other sizes and queries.