“In the heart of Shark Bay, where the waters meet the rugged landscape, lies a realm that ignites the imagination. Through my creative vision, I aimed to reveal this surreal world where nature dances in vibrant hues, with each ripple telling a story of transcendence.

With a fusion of artistic mastery and spiritual insight, I captured these moments of ethereal beauty to transport you to a realm beyond imagination. Each image serves as a portal to a dreamscape where the boundaries between earth and sky blur, and the amalgamation of colors meld in harmonious symphony.

As the sun bid farewell to the horizon, casting its golden glow upon the tranquil waters, I soared over the ethereal waters. During this enchanted hour, the shimmering surface mirrored the heavens with such clarity, weaving a mesmerizing tapestry of colors that appeared to extend endlessly.

Yet, it wasn’t just the visual spectacle that captivated the soul. Within those dreamy landscapes lay a deeper, spiritual resonance. It was as if the very essence of the universe whispered secrets of existence, beckoning me to contemplate the interconnectedness of all things.

Amidst the serenity, a sense of mystery and intrigue lingered. Shadows played across the water’s surface, hinting at hidden depths and unseen worlds waiting to be unveiled. It was as if I had captured a fleeting glimpse of a realm beyond comprehension, inviting me to peer through the veil and glimpse the infinite.

“Transcendental” is more than merely a collection of images—it is a journey of the soul. Through my creative approach, Shark Bay becomes a gateway to a realm of wonder and awe, where the boundaries between the physical and the metaphysical dissolve, and the beauty of the universe unfolds in all its mystical glory”.

Small crop of the “Transcendetal #1” image

Shark Bay

At the Western edge of Australia, and a continent away from the endangered great barrier reef often mentioned in the media, you will arrive at Shark Bay, a less widely known UNESCO World Heritage renowned for its rich biodiversity, cultural significance and unique beauty.

With its extensive seagrass beds Shark Bay provides a unique, and essential habitat for endangered turtles, dolphins and dugongs. The commingling of the Indian ocean with this remote edge of the Australian continent creates a constant shifting of the underwater sea grass meadows and sand, which is best viewed and appreciated from low level aerials that reveal the ethereal beauty of these mirages of colors, shapes and textures

Aboriginal peoples have inhabited Shark Bay for tens of thousands of years, leaving a significant cultural heritage, and now face the looming threat of climate change, global pollution and increasing tourism. The natural marine resources are already been affected by a slow and inevitable climate warming and rising sea temperatures.

The aerial photographs offer us a unique view at a moment in time and space of a pristine and remote environment that is facing the impact and devastation of the age of modern humans.

Shark Bay suffered a catastrophic marine heatwave in 2011, resulting in the loss of 36% of the seagrass and releasing between 2 and 9 million Tons of carbon dioxide. As I write this,I am aware that 2024 is again bringing massive coral bleaching in the great barrier reef, inevitably affecting Shark Bay as well. My photographs are a record of what was, what will surely disappear in a matter of a few years.

Signature Collection

Our Signature Collection is designed to be at the very pinnacle of image quality and fine art presentation. We make no compromise in terms of image quality, material or craftsmanship.

Signature Edition photographs are offered in limited edition runs of 150 large-format fine art prints and TruLife Acrylic pieces. Once the edition sells out, there will never be another reprint of that photograph. 

Each piece is handcrafted to absolute perfection, using only the finest museum-grade art materials in the world, signed, numbered and presented with a unique Certificate of Authenticity. Each Certificate of Authenticity has a unique edition number and is handwritten and signed by the Artist.

• Canson^® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag (unframed)
• DIASEC® TruLife™ Acrylic Piece

Delivery Thor Fine Art Gallery (Telemark Norway)

• Framed Canson^® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag 
• Gallery Exhibition Piece

Canson^® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag

With an aesthetic and feel mimicking that of F-type smooth satin fiber paper from the darkroom, Platine Fibre Rag Paper from Canson Infinity sets a new benchmark for printing in the digital age.

Canson^® Infinity Platine Fibre 100% cotton paper has the latest microporous coating along with the classic platinum/platine finish providing the aesthetic and feel of the original F-Type Baryta Fibre paper, having a true pure white tone without using optical brighteners.

The 310 gsm paper has a thickness of 15.6 mil and is rated with a whiteness of 89.12%.

Your fine art print is shipped in a tube – ready for framing.

We offer free international shipping on all Canson^® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag fine art prints.

Image size: 99 x 56 cm (39″ x 22″)

Paper size with 2,5″ white border: 111 x 68 cm (44″ x 27″)

Alternatively, we offer personal courier services delivering your art piece directly to your home in Norway. Contact us today to receive a quote on delivery; contact@thorfineart.com

Gallery Exhibition Piece

• Canson^® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag
• Dibond Backing
• Custom American Walnut Hardwood Frame 
• Optium Museum Acrylic® / Artglass AR70

Canson®Infinity Platine Fiber Rag
With an aesthetic and feel mimicking that of F-type smooth satin fiber paper from the darkroom, Platine Fibre Rag Paper from Canson Infinity sets a new benchmark for printing in the digital age.

Canson^® Infinity Platine Fibre 100% cotton paper has the latest microporous coating along with the classic platinum/platine finish providing the aesthetic and feel of the original F-Type Baryta Fibre paper, having a true pure white tone without using optical brighteners.

The 310 gsm paper has a thickness of 15.6 mil and is rated with a whiteness of 89.12%.

Image size: 137 x 77 cm (54″ x 30″)

Image size with 2,5″ white border: 150 x 90 cm (59″ x 35″)

Custom American Walnut Frame
The “Transcendental #1” Art Piece is delivered with a Custom American Walnut Hardwood Frame which perfectly compliments the photograph. 

Frame outside dimensions: Custom American Walnut Hardwood – 157 x 97 cm (62″ x 38″)

Optium Museum Acrylic®
ArtglasTrusted by the world’s most renowned museums, this state-of-the-art glazing boasts a virtually invisible anti-reflective coating allowing viewers to see the finest details in crystal clear color neutrality, while its UV-filtering, abrasion resistant acrylic, and anti-static coating offer uncompromising protection and preservation. Read more->

Artglass AR 70™
Artglass AR 70™ reveals the artwork’s true colors and texture – no green tint or optical distortions. Thanks to its anti-reflective coating, which reduces unwanted reflections to less than 1%, nothing will limit the view of the framed art piece. Moreover, Artglass AR 70™ has a smooth surface that allows details to emerge unaltered.  Its coating is scratch-resistant and very easy to clean.

Shipping and Delivery

Norwegian Collectors:
Gallery Exhibition pieces are delivered to our Collectors in the Thor Fine Art Gallery. Our gallery is located in Telemark, Norway.

Alternatively, we offer personal courier services delivering your art piece directly to your home. Contact us today to receive a quote on delivery.

International Collectors:
Please consider ordering a Canson^® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag Fine Art Print.

By framing your fine art print locally, you will save shipping costs. Canson^® Infinity Platine Fibre Rag is the most affordable art medium available for our international Collectors.