SELAH

Rory discusses his special collection of Renaissance painting-style portraits

“The Hebrew word selah appears throughout the Book of Psalms. Its precise meaning is mysterious, but it is interpreted as a pause to breathe and reflect. It has been my aim throughout the project to attempt to recreate meditative religious scenes, directing my subjects to capture the highest moment of drama.

“Imagine being faced with a life-changing moment – winning the lottery, or receiving bad news that will affect your whole life. The project brings the subjects to the precipice, expressing the moment of drama through meditation, reflection, action, or serious contemplation.”