Artwork Description
Reproduction of Play Ball by Jocelyn Elizabeth
"Play Ball" by Jocelyn Elizabeth is a masterful example of contemporary macro photography that transcends mere documentation to achieve a profound narrative resonance. Classified within the broader genre of still life, this work reimagines the familiar through an intensely focused lens, transforming an everyday object—a baseball—into a symbol of labor, memory, and the visceral energy of sport. The composition is a study in texture and imperfection, capturing the baseball in a moment of arrested motion, its surface bearing the unmistakable marks of play: the fine, granular residue of the diamond, the subtle discoloration of the leather, and the intricate pattern of red stitching that snakes across its weathered surface. The artist employs a shallow depth of field to isolate the ball from its surroundings, rendering the background into a soft, warm-toned bokeh that enhances the tactile presence of the subject. This selective focus directs the viewer’s gaze to the narrative embedded in the object’s surface—each scuff, each smudge, each thread of the lacing whispering stories of past games, of swings and throws, of moments of triumph and defeat. The lighting is soft yet directional, accentuating the three-dimensionality of the ball and the depth of its texture, creating a sense of quiet reverence for the object. The inclusion of the artist’s signature in the lower right corner, while subtle, anchors the work within a tradition of authorial presence in fine art photography. "Play Ball" is not simply a depiction of a ball; it is a meditation on the intersection of ritual and physicality, a quiet celebration of the beauty found in the aftermath of action. As a reproduction print, this piece invites the viewer into a contemplative space where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, offering a tactile and emotional connection to the spirit of the game.For more art by Jocelyn Elizabeth click here.
Decorus Art is an authorized licensee of Wild Apple Graphics. All artwork is printed in-house and fulfilled directly from our U.S. studio.
Part Number: 104928i
SID35161
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Material Details
1. Print on Demand Canvas
2. Print on Demand Poster Paper
3. Print on Demand Fine Art
Bleed and Trimming Information
- Bleed Information (canvas only): 3-inch mirrored bleed included. Reach out to us for other options.
- All Prints:
We include a small trim border around each print with order and copyright details. If you'd prefer your image printed right to the edge (no border), just let us know in the “Order Notes” section for that item.
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Shipping Format
✔ Rolled Fine Art Print
✔ Ships in Protective Tube
✔ Frame NOT included
Print on Demand Specific Information
All our prints are Print on Demand prints arrive ROLLED. They are rolled in protective glassine paper and inserted into a plastic sleeve. The art is then placed in a tube with secured end caps and placed inside a box for extra protection. These are NOT finished or framed Art pieces unless specified as such.
All sizes are specified in inches.
Canvas prints come standard with a 3" mirror bleed to allow for gallery stretching. If a different bleed or type of bleed is required please contact us before placing your order or add the request to the Notes section before adding it to your cart.
