At the very Eastern edge of the Indonesian Archipelago, the tropical Islands of Raja Ampat fade into impossible beauty and total remoteness.

From above, this untouched wilderness paints a perfect picture.  The landscape dominated by dramatic jungle-clad peaks that shelter thriving coral reefs, turbid bays, hidden lagoons and sun-kissed shores.  

A magical world, rich in colour and abundant with life.

ATLAS is artwork #003 from ISLANDS.

A photographic series portraying the harmonious interplay between land and sea - from an aerial perspective.  

A visual journey of organic shapes, abstract formations and contrasting hues from Earth’s most far-flung and beautiful places.

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Artwork:  Atlas #003  
Artwork Series:  Islands  
Artist:  Tom Morris (Colourwrks)  
Location:  Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia

ATLAS

Tom Morris

Indonesia is an expansive tropical archipelago graced with magnificent natural landscapes, a rich history and affectionate people. Creativity is abundant and such an integral part of its culture.

The warmth and sense of belonging held such an irresistible allure that I moved here in 2017 to pursue a life more aligned with my purpose and passions.

Located at the heart of Indonesia, in the Sape Strait between the Islands of Flores and Sumbawa, exists a fairytale land of volcanic origin.

Remnants of a Jurassic world forged 130 million years ago and, to this day, ruled by dragons, the Islands of Komodo offer exceptional natural beauty and are unquestionably one of the most dramatic landscapes throughout our beautiful world.

A fleeting moment of serenity and solitude. A dreamworld beyond imagination - ‘Neverland'

Artwork Title:  Neverland 
Artist:  Tom Morris (Colourwrks)   
Capture Date:  08 July 2019 
Capture Location:  Komodo National Park, Indonesia  

License : Primary NFT holder is free to use in advertising, display privately and in groups, including virtual galleries, documentaries and essays by holder of the NFT, as long as creator is credited. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works. Copyright remains with creator.

The image will never be replicated as a 1/1, in a collection, as a composite, or in any form of digital art.

NEVERLAND

Exploring the beautiful coastlines and hidden corners of Raja Ampat in pursuit of the unknown and the unseen.  

From ground level, it would be easy to miss these unique limestone formations in a secluded bay of Indonesia’s Far East.  Three solitary islands akin to emeralds amidst the vivid blue of the Pacific Ocean.

EMERALDS is artwork #002 from ISLANDS.

A photographic series portraying the harmonious interplay between land and sea - from an aerial perspective.  

A visual journey of organic shapes, abstract formations and contrasting hues from Earth’s most far-flung and beautiful places.

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Artwork:  Emeralds #002  
Artwork Series:  Islands  
Artist:  Tom Morris (Colourwrks)  
Location:  Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia

EMERALDS

Since antiquity, the Indonesian island of Bali has been revered for its natural beauty and tropical landscapes. 

That beauty is captured in this serene aerial perspective.  Dawn's first light casts a warm golden glow revealing a true geographical treasure.

‘Bali' is an Open Edition, minted on a ERC1155 smart contract and now available through Manifold Studio.  

Artwork Title:  Bali  
Artist:  Tom Morris (Colourwrks)  
Edition:  Open  
Price:  0.030 Ξ  
Capture Date:  28 October 2021  
Capture Location:  Bali, Indonesia

License : Primary NFT holder is free to use in advertising, display privately and in groups, including virtual galleries, documentaries and essays by holder of the NFT, as long as creator is credited. Provides no rights to create commercial merchandise, commercial distribution, or derivative works. Copyright remains with creator.  


BALI

From its emerald green interior and Jurrasic rock formations, to palm-fringed shores and translucent waters, the Islands of Raja Ampat are truly a land of striking contrast and unparalleled natural beauty.  

This pristine archipelago is located in the West Papua Province of Indonesia’s exotic Far East.  Straddling the equator, its unique geographical position between both the Pacific and Indian Oceans is renowned for its biologically complex ecosystem, nutrient-rich waters and unmatched marine biodiversity.      

Since its discovery in 1526 by Portuguese Navigator Jorge de Menezes, this remote wilderness remains, to this day, virtually untouched by human intervention and advancements of our modern society.  Approximately 95% of the 1500 islands are uninhabited and widely distributed across an enormous 46,000 square kilometres.  With very limited accessibility and abundance of vast ocean voids, the sense of isolation and solitude is profound.  A world so tranquil - the last quiet place on earth.

ATMOSPHERE is artwork #001 and genesis 1/1 from ISLANDS.

A photographic series portraying the harmonious interplay between land and sea - from an aerial perspective.  

A visual journey of organic shapes, abstract formations and contrasting hues from Earth’s most far-flung and beautiful places.

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Artwork:  Atmosphere #001  
Artwork Series:  Islands  
Artist:  Tom Morris (Colourwrks)  
Location:  Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia

ATMOSPHERE

Untouched and unchanged for centuries, the idyllic Islands of Raja Ampat are far removed from the fast pace and advances of todays civilisation. 

As humans continue to cross oceans in their thirst for discovery and the pursuit of the unknown, continuity and the preservation of fragile environments for future generations is a delicate balance, entrusted to the native communities who inhabit them.

Tom Morris (Colourwrks)

Tom Morris (Colourwrks)

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