Ice Cave With A View
A fleeting structure shaped by time, pressure, and melt—captured in a moment that cannot be repeated.
About the moment
The Big Four Ice Caves are seasonal structures, shaped by pressure, melt, and time. They are never still, and never guaranteed to return in the same form twice.
I waited as the light shifted inside the cave, aware that the moment was temporary. The following day, an avalanche changed the space entirely. This image captures a brief alignment—something witnessed, not revisited.
A note from the artist
I spent about an hour inside the ice cave with my friend and my dog. At the back of the cave, where the snowpack meets the mountain, is a waterfall lit by a natural skylight—an experience that remains among the most surreal of my life.
As I was leaving, I noticed the sky softening, pink hues gathering along the edges of the clouds. I made it as far as the trees before turning back. I had the feeling that this moment mattered. So I waited—counting, with trepidation, the cave kisses falling onto me and my camera.
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“Beautiful Things That Are Gone”
In 2018 I gave a TED Talk about this Tree and three other photographs of places that were destroyed. Please enjoy that talk below. The story of the Ice Cave With A View is the fourth that I share.
Each print in this limited edition extends the act of witnessing—an opportunity to live with a moment that no longer exists in the same way.
Collecting the art
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The comes ready to hang, shipping included!
Shipping, mounting to acrylic, and a recessed frame are included in the price. Your art will come ready to hang. Just like you’ve seen it in the video at the top of the page.
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The Ice Cave edition is limited to 50 pieces total and is more than 50% sold out. It is produced on beautiful Lumachrome paper, face-mounted to museum-grade acrylic, and a recessed mount is installed. Cleats and D-rings are provided for hanging. The price includes shipping.
Standard: 24"x48" (0.9m)
Large: 32"x60" (1.4m)
ExtraLarge: 38"x72" (1.8m)
Grand: ”44x84” (2m)
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A frame on your artwork can be the bridge between what moves you as a collector and the space where your art lives. Your art includes a recessed frame and all mounting hardware. However, I have a wealth of knowledge about framing and can find the perfect frame for you if you’d like your presentation to include one.
There is a HUGE world of frame options available. I typically frame with Roma moulding and Larsen Juhl. My lab will take care of framing for you, so you don’t have to stress about anything aside from putting the art on your walls once you receive it. If you would like to discuss framing your artwork, write me via the form below or text me at 808.321.8643
About the prints: I produce my art on a premium substrate that is unparalleled in depth and luminosity. The material refracts light so that it travels laterally through the paper and reflects to the audience, creating a brilliant effect that many mistake for rear illumination.
Each print is then face-mounted to acrylic and sandwiched to a protective backing. The artwork is then framed or a recessed mount is added to the back to float on the wall.
I offer Tabacchino and other handmade framing options. Below are examples in 4” frames with and without liners. More arrangements are available. Liners are available in Black, White, Beige. See FRAMES in the menu above for more frames and liner options.
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