"I remember taking my first pictures when I was 13 or 14. They were terrible photos of my friends surfing, but they could all surf way better than I could so I took my place behind the lens. Now I shoot a bit of everything - I guess my images have become recognized for their candid nature and authentic representations of persons, landscapes, and subcultures." - Clarke ToltonHands – Conceptual Photo, Villa Nirvana, Acapulco, 1978. This black and white abstract photograph features folded arms and hands in a mirrored composition at Villa Nirvana. With the subject’s face hidden, posture, contrast, and symmetry take center stage. The image leans into abstraction—suggesting stillness, duality, and introspection. This piece works well in interiors with a modern, editorial, or minimalist aesthetic.