Lara Palmer standing on the beach, taking a photo of the water and sky with clouds reflected in the calm water.

MIRRORS

Limited Edition Photo Series printed on Chromaluxe Aluminum

At low tide, a thin layer of water left on Chesterman Beach in Tofino transforms the hard-packed sand into a gigantic mirror, perfectly reflecting the sky. I photograph this stunning symmetry in-camera and rotate the horizon into a vertical centerline.

This simple shift breaks our brain’s habit of dismissing familiar scenes, inviting us to pause and see with fresh eyes. Like inkblots, new details emerge, shaped by our unique perspective. The symmetry, like a mandala, fosters inner harmony and a sense of universal connection. Read more.

Printed with archival inks in a gloss finish, backing frame included, ready to hang.
Limited edition of 9 per size: 10”×15”, 16”×24”, 24”×36”, 30”×45”.

"Cascade" Mirror print hangs in a modern living room with white and pink furniture, a white sofa with pink and gray pillows, a round coffee table.
Two Mirror images of Chesterman beach sky reflection on the beach, hung on a white wall above a wooden sideboard with decorative stones and vases.
A cozy outdoor balcony with wicker furniture and white cushions. A large, abstract painting of a mirrored sky scene hangs on the wall, and decorative lanterns with candles sit on the tables. Potted plants and grasses are also present, with a view of a blue sky and trees in the background.
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Frequency I Photograph I 2024
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Fan I Photograph I 2024
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Heavenly I Photograph I 2024
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Cascade I Photograph I 2024
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Tie-Dye I Photograph I 2024
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Mind's Eye I Photograph I 2024
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Rorschach I Photograph I 2024
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Transformer I Photograph I 2024
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Wavelength I Photograph I 2024
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Divine I Photograph I 2024
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Cosmos I Photograph I 2024
An art gallery display featuring a large landscape painting of a blue sky with clouds and a reflections of clouds and trees in water. There is a bronze sculpture of three figures in front of the painting and a black abstract sculpture on a wooden stand to the right.
Lara Palmer stands in front of two large nature-themed paintings with clouds and water reflections at the Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art.
A man in a light blue hoodie looking at Lara Palmer's Mirror pieces in the Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art.

Mirrors Series at the Tofino Gallery of Contemporary Art

A minimalist Japanese-style room with a low wooden table, three white floor cushions, a black teapot, three black bowls, a small plate with food, and a pair of chopsticks. There is a large potted bonsai tree on the left, a wooden slatted room divider, and a mountain landscape painting on the white wall.