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Eric KaniganEric Kanigan - Diners, Darkness, and Dives, Photography 2023, Printed After
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"Form and function are tightly knit across the animal kingdom. And if ever there were a being built for the deep, it would be this one.
The sperm whale is the largest predator on the planet, and these long, gray giants are physiological miracles. When their small pectoral fins aren’t used for steering, they lie flush against the body—giving the whale its streamlined shape that resembles a submarine.
But these living vessels dive deeper than anything military-grade.
Swim to the bottom of a pool, and you'll start to feel pressure against your eardrums. At six thousand feet—a depth these whales frequent—the animals endure pressure nearly 200 times greater than at the surface.
Their sleek bodies reduce drag, helping them descend with minimal energy.
The lungs collapse to a tiny fraction of their surface volume.
Air is forced into the rigid trachea—preventing bubbles forming in the blood that would cause the bends.
Heart rate and metabolism slow.
Blood is redirected to the heart and brain.
Oxygen stored in myoglobin-rich muscle tissue is tapped to power the pursuit.
It's a blueprint for survival in the trenches.
Clicking sounds, still audible from the surface, are the final sign of the whales as their shapes fade into the depths. The idea of it all is as eerie as it is unfathomable—stories unfolding in complete darkness, with no audience.
And it’s the mystery of these marvels that keeps me coming back."
Available sizes and editions:
22.5'' x 18'', 10 + 2 Artist Proofs - Silver Gelatin Print
10.75'' x 13.5'', 3 + 2 Artist Proofs - Platinum Palladium Print
This photograph will be printed once payment has been received and will ship directly from the printer the artist works with. Your certificate of authenticity will be shipped separately from your print and in most cases will ship directly from the gallery.
The Gallery is more than happy to provide clients with the next available edition number, however, the Gallery can only guarantee the specific edition number the client will receive once payment has been received.
- Creator:Eric Kanigan
- Dimensions:Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- More Editions Sizes:10.75 x 13.5 , 3 + 2 Artist Proofs - Platinum Palladium PrintPrice: $4,000
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- Gallery Location:Stamford, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU25117497432
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