CUBES I

2018 – 2020

ABOUT THIS PROJECT:

 

CUBES I examines individual yet archetypal human universes. Set within nine interconnected, cubic rooms, the series reflects on experiences of isolation, disconnect, and coexistence in contemporary life.

 

Each cube represents a self-contained microcosm, suggesting how people may feel enclosed within their own personal spaces – physically, emotionally, or socially – while remaining fundamentally connected to one another. The rooms are linked visually and metaphorically through water running through the walls, symbolizing an underlying interconnectedness that persists even when separation seems dominant.

 

The series was featured on PetaPixel (June 2020).

ABOUT THE MAKING:

 

Just like in the other two chapters – CUBES II and CUBES III – each room was constructed as a miniature set, carefully lit and photographed. The building process combines traditional crafting techniques with contemporary technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting.

 

All models were photographed individually and later integrated into the final sceneries. The making-of videos below provide further insight into the construction and photographic process.

Making-of CUBES III
Making-of: Hand-built miniature sets photographed in studio.

The Series:

Seb Agnew – Red Cube
Seb Agnew – Green Cube
Seb Agnew – Blue Cube
Seb Agnew – Cyan Cube
Seb Agnew – Magenta Cube
Seb Agnew – Yellow Cube
Seb Agnew – Black Cube
Seb Agnew – Grey Cube
Seb Agnew – White Cube

Portraits from the Series:

Seb Agnew – Black Cube (Portrait 2)
Seb Agnew – Grey Cube (Portrait)
Seb Agnew – White Cube (Portrait)
Seb Agnew – Cyan Cube (Portrait)
Seb Agnew – Magenta Cube (Portrait)
Seb Agnew – Yellow Cube (Portrait)
Seb Agnew – Red Cube (Portrait)
Seb Agnew – Green Cube (Portrait)
Seb Agnew – Blue Cube (Portrait)

Selected Dioramas:

Diorama of White Cube
Diorama of Yellow Cube
Diorama of Cyan Cube
Diorama of Magenta Cube

Making-of Videos:

Seb Agnew | Red Cube – Making Of
Seb Agnew | Green Cube – Making Of
Seb Agnew | Blue Cube – Making Of
Seb Agnew | Cyan Cube – Making Of
Seb Agnew | Magenta Cube – Making Of
Seb Agnew | Yellow Cube – Making Of
Seb Agnew | Black Cube – Making Of
Seb Agnew | Grey Cube – Making Of
Seb Agnew | White Cube – Making Of

Make sure to also check CUBES II and CUBES III!