Photography by Ashley Pope 26 Artworks Sold

Proud Ed. 1 of 1

Photograph, Paper, Framed by Artist

118cm (W) x 63cm (H) x 3cm (D)

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Framed by Artist

A$950

Arrives 20–22 Jul

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Artwork Description

'Proud' is an aerial photo of the Obelisk, located in Robe, South Australia.

The Southern Ocean has unforgiving and relentless, but the Robe Obelisk stands proudly on the point of Cape Dombey and still provides a landmark to navigate the entrance into Guichen Bay.

Robe is a town and fishing port located on the Limestone Coast of South Australia. The obelisk was built on Cape Dombey in 1852 to help ships navigate safely into the bay. Even so, there have been a number of shipwrecks along the coast in the area. An automatic lighthouse was built on higher ground in 1973. The town’s distinctive combination of historical buildings, ocean, fishing fleets, lakes and dense bush is widely appreciated by locals and visitors.

260gsm premium white satin lustre paper is used in conjunction with Epson Ultrachrome archival inks to produce beautifully rich, vibrant colours and deep blacks.

Framed in a beautiful solid white oak frame, with a white matt. Please allow 10 -14 days for printing, framing & shipping.

Artist Bio

I’m an Australian photographer specialising in abstract landscape photography, exploring the quiet relationship between land, pattern, and perspective. Through aerial imagery and considered composition, I aim to reveal the subtle geometry and rhythm that naturally occurs within the environment — often transforming familiar terrain into something contemplative and unexpected.

Much of my work is captured across South Australia’s diverse landscapes, from mineral-rich coastal flats to expansive inland textures. I’m particularly drawn to repetition, striation, and tonal contrast, and how these natural elements can create images that feel both minimal and visually engaging. By shifting perspective, I enjoy highlighting details that might otherwise go unnoticed.

My approach is intentionally simple. I try to let the subject speak through balance, form, and light, allowing the natural structure of the landscape to become the focus. The result sits between fine art and observation, with the hope that each piece brings a sense of calm and quiet intrigue.

I’ve been fortunate to have my work recognised through several photographic competition finalist placements, including The Australian Photographic Prize, where I was awarded a Gold Medal. While recognition is always encouraging, my main focus is creating images that feel timeless and considered.

Ultimately, I aim to create photographs that invite people to slow down and see the landscape differently — discovering beauty in subtle detail, and bringing a sense of stillness into the spaces where the work is displayed.

Commissions

Ashley's studio is in Adelaide, South Australia