Pompei

In 72 BC the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius destroyed and completely buried the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. The artist photographed this column, unearthed and standing, on which he placed a laurel wreath, a symbol of victory.

23.75 carat gold is used to gild the leaves of the laurel wreath. In doing so, the piece combines two of the artist's disciplines; photography and gilding, resulting in a work installed in a black frame.