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Artist Leaves Dress In The Dead Sea And It Turns Into A Salt Crystal Masterpiece

Israeli artist Sigalit Landau embarked on an intriguing project called Salt Bride, wherein she submerged a black gown in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Over a span of 2 months, the gown underwent a dramatic transformation due to salt crystallization.

Landau drew inspiration for this project from the 1916 play, Dybbuk, penned by S. Ansky. The story revolves around a young Hasidic woman who is possessed by the spirit of her deceased lover.

Landau’s salt-encrusted gown is an exact copy of the one worn in the theatrical renditions of this play in the 1920s.

Throughout the project’s duration, Landau diligently monitored the transformation of the black gown, capturing its gradual metamorphosis.

The process resulted in breathtaking images depicting the gown’s evolution from being black to becoming entirely covered in shimmering salt crystals. These mesmerizing photographs form an eight-part series, offering a unique visual experience.

Throughout the project’s duration, Landau diligently monitored the transformation of the black gown, capturing its gradual metamorphosis.

The process resulted in breathtaking images depicting the gown’s evolution from being black to becoming entirely covered in shimmering salt crystals. These mesmerizing photographs form an eight-part series, offering a unique visual experience.

Currently, they’re being showcased at London’s Marlborough Contemporary until September 3rd, allowing viewers to appreciate the intricacies and beauty of Landau’s work firsthand. The stunning outcome of her Salt Bride project truly validates the magic of combining nature and art in a novel way.

Image credits: Sigalit Landau/Marlborough Contemporary

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