Genesis #1 – Red Maple Stasis Series Sebastian Mader | New York, 2023 Type: Limited Studio Edition Medium: Archival Pigment on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta (325 gsm) Signature: Hand-signed and numbered on the front margin Edition Structure: Pooled Studio Edition of 25 + 3 AP Genesis #1 – Red Maple is the original field record from the 2023 New York ice storm that inspired the Stasis series. This work documents the atmospheric event where a red maple specimen was naturally encased in ice during an overnight freeze. By capturing the specimen in this state, Sebastian Mader arrests its beauty and the elements of its life cycle, water and gas, at a specific point in time. This mirrors the technical function of photography: both the ice and the camera serve to capture and hold a moment that would otherwise disappear. As the foundational image of the study, Genesis #1 – Red Maple represents the original inspiration for the preservation process. Provenance & Technical History + The Ice Storm (March 2023)The primary field record captured in New York following an atmospheric freeze. This specific image of the red maple served as the catalyst that prompted Sebastian Mader to move the inquiry into a controlled studio environment. The Studio Archive (2024)The observations from Genesis #1 – Red Maple led to the broader Stasis study. The process was transitioned to the studio to replicate the initial field findings, allowing for a more precise exploration into the transition of specimens into a state of stasis. The Definitive Studio Edition (2026 – Present)The final archival standard for the studio. Produced on Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta (325 gsm) using pigment technology for superior tonal depth and 100+ year longevity. Hand-signed and numbered on the front margin to certify its status in the permanent Studio Archive.
