Rock Stacking

Rock Stacking
2016
Hawaii

On a black sand beach in Hawaii, carefully stacked stones rise in quiet harmony against a backdrop of lava-scarred earth and resilient trees. A large rock carved with a face mask hints at ancient presence and cultural reverence. This serene, symbolic scene captures the spirit of balance, history, and the enduring power of nature.

The trend of rock stacking, also known as stone balancing, has grown in popularity as both a form of meditative art and a symbol of mindfulness, balance, and impermanence. People often stack rocks in natural settings—beaches, rivers, forests—as a way to connect with nature, leave a personal mark, or express creativity. The visual simplicity of the stacks against natural backdrops appeals strongly to photographers and travelers.

Rock Stacking is an original piece of art, printed using traditional high-quality methods. It will be printed on Kodak’s Metallic Photographic paper. I use this paper for most of my prints since I love the little glitter that it adds. Kodak’s Endura Metallic paper can put so much “pop” in the enlargements that they’ll look as if they were taken in 3D! The secret behind this amazing paper is literally behind the picture! Kodak has placed a silvery metallic surface under the dye image. This layer acts like a mirror, reflecting the light illuminating the front of the print back through the dyes. The result is a brilliant, almost translucent effect that can be far brighter than conventional enlargements. This paper is also stable in that it lasts 100 years in a typical home display, 200 years in dark storage and 1 to 5 years for commercial display (Quoted from Kodak’s Spec sheet). 

A variety of sizes or this print are available, so you can find the perfect fit for your home or office.

• Prints are made to order so please allow 2-3 weeks for shipping. Many times, I get them out quicker.
• It may be shipped rolled in a tube. You will be notified when it ships with tracking information.
• Prints will come with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist, Kim A. Bailey
• Most of my customers prefer to customize their frames so I ship my photographs without frames or matts. However, if you want me to handle the matting and framing for you, please e-mail me at KimsVisions@comcast.net for a quote.
• If you want a size other than what is shown, please e-mail me for a quote.