Chromatic Oasis 1

These are limited edition archival pigment photographs printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta 315gsm paper. Joseph signs and numbers each piece. 

Edition sizes

19" × 13" (48x33cm) including white border - edition of 25 prints + 2 artist’s proofs.

23.6" × 17.7" (60x45cm) including white border - edition of 15 prints + 2 artist’s proofs.

35" x 26" (88x66cm) including white border - edition of 15 prints + 2 artist’s proofs.

47.2" × 35.4" (120x90cm) including white border - edition of 5 prints + 2 artist’s proofs.

I can also print much larger sizes, up to around 12’, and arrange framing and printing on aluminum dibond - please email contact [at] josephford.net if you'd like a quotation. 

Information about Chromatic Oasis

These joyful pictures of a waterpark on Egypt's Red Sea coast are rooted in a rich tapestry of architectural and cultural influences. The design draws inspiration from Ricardo Bofill's La Muralla Roja, a Spanish apartment complex celebrated for its vibrant colours and geometric forms, itself influenced by traditional North African casbahs. 

By capturing this architectural interplay I highlight the cyclical nature of design, where contemporary structures re-contextualise historical aesthetics. The waterpark's vivid colours and bold patterns bridge modern recreational spaces with North African heritage. 

I emphasise geometry, colour contrasts, and human presence, using angles that make the architecture appear almost abstract. Occasional human figures add scale, reinforcing the space’s surreal quality. This series explores how architectural designs transcend time, offering a fresh perspective on the fusion of past and present and reinterpreting the space as a utopian visual composition.

Picture of print on wall is for illustration - size varies according to which print you purchase.