Mexican Corn Cob Color Photograph on Foam Core, "Our Heritage"

A soft light bathes corn husks transforming them as if by magic into pearl treasures in this admirable photograph by Santiago Arias. "With this photograph I'm presenting corn as a reference to Mexico's heritage and how it has influence diverse aspects of our culture and history. Corn has nourished us through the centuries – it was considered divine food in pre-Hispanic times," comments Arias. With a masterful use of light, he presents a photograph that recalls the chiaroscuro techniques of past masters.

Arrives mounted on a gator board.