Tales of Light
6 March - 5 April 2026

Photo: Zbigniew Wolny

introduction

Illumination does more than expose a scene—its origin dictates the emotional frequency of a space. Tales of Light gathers photographers who treat their light source not as a mere technical element, but as the lead storyteller. Whether chasing the organic, fading warmth of the afternoon sun or harnessing the steady, artificial hum of a streetlamp, the origin of the glow completely shifts the narrative.

This collection explores the contrast between what is natural and what is constructed. A quiet room bathed in morning sunlight evokes a entirely different reality than a damp pavement painted by neon signs. You will find works that capture the unpredictable, shifting nature of daylight, displayed alongside images defined by the deliberate, electric beams of urban life. As you view these pieces, notice where the light originates and how it alters whatever it touches. Take a moment to consider the glow in your own environment—whether it is the glare of a screen or the sun tracing across your floor—and how it quietly shapes the mood of your day.

[To purchase a print, please use the photographrs’s contact link provided with the image]

photographers

Adele / Alec Leggat / Allen Morris / Anna Severchuk / Anna-Maria Becher / Barbara Winkler / Bozena Bochenek / Brigitte B Burckhardt / Carlos Costa / Christer Björkman / Constantin Pârvulescu / Céline Benéteau / Delutu / Dheep Surendran / Fiona Connell / Ian Hale FCIS / Ian Storrar / Joanna Z. / Kama Rosinska / Karen Safer / Lukasz Wieslawski / Maria Teresa Nunes / Melinda Thompson / Naomi Diamond / Naoyukiy / Pablo Charnas / Pauline Lorelei Art / Rob Wilkinson / Sam Lawrence / Sigitas Baltramaitis / Silent Film Wanderer / Silvia Scanavini / Tiago Moura / Vega Aster / Viet Tran / Vivek Vaishnavi / Véronique Zaborowski / Yasuhito Hatajima / Yukinobu Yamamoto / Zbigniew Wolny

catalogue

The exhibition catalogue will be released in the next few days. Stay tuned!

photographers

Adele / Alec Leggat / Allen Morris / Anna Severchuk / Anna-Maria Becher / Barbara Winkler / Bozena Bochenek / Brigitte B Burckhardt / Carlos Costa / Christer Björkman / Constantin Pârvulescu / Céline Benéteau / Delutu / Dheep Surendran / Fiona Connell / Ian Hale FCIS / Ian Storrar / Joanna Z. / Kama Rosinska / Karen Safer / Lukasz Wieslawski / Maria Teresa Nunes / Melinda Thompson / Naomi Diamond / Naoyukiy / Pablo Charnas / Pauline Lorelei Art / Rob Wilkinson / Sam Lawrence / Sigitas Baltramaitis / Silent Film Wanderer / Silvia Scanavini / Tiago Moura / Vega Aster / Viet Tran / Vivek Vaishnavi / Véronique Zaborowski / Yasuhito Hatajima / Yukinobu Yamamoto / Zbigniew Wolny

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introduction

Illumination does more than expose a scene—its origin dictates the emotional frequency of a space. Tales of Light gathers photographers who treat their light source not as a mere technical element, but as the lead storyteller. Whether chasing the organic, fading warmth of the afternoon sun or harnessing the steady, artificial hum of a streetlamp, the origin of the glow completely shifts the narrative.

This collection explores the contrast between what is natural and what is constructed. A quiet room bathed in morning sunlight evokes a entirely different reality than a damp pavement painted by neon signs. You will find works that capture the unpredictable, shifting nature of daylight, displayed alongside images defined by the deliberate, electric beams of urban life. As you view these pieces, notice where the light originates and how it alters whatever it touches. Take a moment to consider the glow in your own environment—whether it is the glare of a screen or the sun tracing across your floor—and how it quietly shapes the mood of your day.

[To purchase a print, please use the photographrs’s contact link provided with the image]

catalogue

The exhibition catalogue will be released in the next few days. Stay tuned!

Morning Becomes Light, 2025. by Karen Safer, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Karen Safer

Morning Becomes Light, 2025. Digital photograph, 51×40cm.

ISO - 33 (9 Mile), 2015. by Allen Morris, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Allen Morris

ISO - 33 (9 Mile), 2015. Digital photograph, 50.8×30.5cm

Through the Trees, Into the Light, 2026. by Rob Wilkinson, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Rob Wilkinson

Through the Trees, Into the Light, 2026. Digital photograph, NFS

Nature Lights, 2022. by Carlos Costa, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Carlos Costa

Nature Lights, 2022. Digital photograph, Price on request

Storm clouds gather, 2026. by Ian Storrar, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Ian Storrar

Storm clouds gather, 2026. Digital photograph

Aarti - Between Generations, February 2025. by Zbigniew Wolny, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Zbigniew Wolny

Aarti - Between Generations, February 2025. Digital photograph

Fallen Light 1, Year. by Yasuhito Hatajima, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Yasuhito Hatajima

Fallen Light 1, Year. Digital photograph, Dimensions, Price / edition / availability

Tamami in Giacometti style 3, 2025. by Naoyukiy, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Naoyukiy

Tamami in Giacometti style 3, 2025. Digital photograph, $300

Tamami in Giacometti style 1, 2025. by Naoyukiy, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Naoyukiy

Tamami in Giacometti style 1, 2025. Digital photograph, $300

SPIRITUAL STAGE, 2023. by Viet Tran, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Viet Tran

SPIRITUAL STAGE, 2023. Digital photograph, Price on request

Stillness with Roses, 2025. by Vega Aster, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Vega Aster

Stillness with Roses, 2025. Digital photograph.

Gaia, 2024. by Adele, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Adele

Gaia, 2024. Digital photograph

After Breakfast, 2022. by Joanna Z., exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Joanna Z.

After Breakfast, 2022. Digital photograph, £25

The Mega Saleswoman, 2024. by Delutu, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Delutu

The Mega Saleswoman, 2024. Digital photograph

The Quiet Empress, 2025. by Vega Aster, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Vega Aster

The Quiet Empress, 2025. Digital photograph

Burden's Lamp Shadows, 2024. by Karen Safer, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Karen Safer

Burden's Lamp Shadows, 2024. Digital photograph, 38×50cm

Peckham Rye Park Sunrise, 2026. by Alec Leggat, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Alec Leggat

Peckham Rye Park Sunrise, 2026. Digital photograph, NFS

Seed of Life, 2023. by Adele, exhibited at Aurea Photo Gallery.

Adele

Seed of Life, 2023. Digital photograph.