SIGHTS UNSEEN by David Arky at Fremin Gallery

100,000 volts of electricity excite the x-ray tube as wavelengths of energy pass through their subjects on their
way to the film that lies below. Mannequins are stripped naked, shoes are unlaced and tin toys shed their armor,
becoming opened and revealed, showing an inner structure, an inner personality from the inside out.
Arky was one of the first photographers to see the artistry in x-ray images. The discovery of the revealing contours and textures not yet examined by the naked eye unlocked a secret and intimate world that fascinated him. Over the years, he has experimented with the effect of multiple layers, creating beautiful montages and images. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, Arky’s x-ray photographs invite the viewer to see each object anew. Through his photography, David Arky has been able to realize the perfect union of his artistic expression with a passion for science and technology.