Galerie Caroline O'Breen

Technique: Photographic print made using the ashes of deceased individuals | Work on commission using materials provided by the families of the deceased | Unique

Size: 30 x 20 cm

Authenticity: Work signed by the artist, Certificate provided

Edition: Unique work

Price on request

From the series: The Last Portrait, 2025

These portraits are printed with the ashes of deceased people. After they have been cremated, the artist uses their remains to make a photographic print. A lifetime is condensed in such a portrait. The prints show life as a mystery, a journey that does not give any certainty about its destiny. Witho Worms: "I am entrusted with the remains of a person's life and all memories attached to it. In doing so I offer all my respect, care and dedication. All life is unique. It is important to realize that since every person is different the ashes will also be." That is evident in the printed portraits. Since ashes are not black but grey the portrait will be as dark as the color of the ashes. This will vary a little for every person: from a slight brownish grey to a more neutral grey. Witho Worms never mixes the ashes with another pigment to enhance contrast or chance color. All the artist uses will be the ashes. These portraits are made on commission. For more information please use the contact form.