"Carpe Diem Pink Pop With Scull"
2023, Limited Edition Print
Inspired by the timeless Roman phrase carpe diem (“seize the day”), I sought to capture the essence of living fully in the present moment, a practice that is far more challenging than it seems. To deepen the narrative, I incorporated a subtle skull at the centre of the composition, symbolising the fragility and impermanence of life.
Carpe Diem is a contemporary photographic/digital art series exploring the tension between living fully in the present moment, vitality and mortality through bold color palettes, pop-inspired elements and recurring skull motifs. Printed on museum-grade paper with museum grade ink using industry-leading pigment printing for rich color saturation and stability, each work delivers striking presence, collectible value and long-term archival quality.
We have two works from Peter Westh in pink and orange available in Switzerland.
Medium: Photographic/Digital Artwork
Print:Hahnemuhle FineArt Baryta 325g/m2
Dimensions with white frame 110×95 cm
PRICE: 3500.00 CHF
Email katrine@cabaneblanche.com for more information
Peter Westh sometimes work under the artist alias Westhen Pieters. He is a photographer and visual artist primarily focused on fine art photography. His practice extends into painting, film, and mixed media. Nature, in all its forms, inspires him. Much of his work explores the complexities of the human condition and the significance of living fully in the present moment. Iconic figures such as Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Peter Lindbergh, Guy Bourdin, and Helmut Newton shaped the formative years of his artistic journey. With a foundation in portrait, fashion, beauty, and commercial photography, these influences continue to inform and enrich my creative expression. He has contributed to numerous editorials for international publications, including Big Show Couture Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, TANK Magazine, and Vogue.
Spin paintings by Peter Westh
Cosmic Pink Whisper 2025
Acrylic paint on canvas with diamond dust and pure silver with oak frame 60cm×60cm ×4cm
Price 1950.00 CHF
Pink Dream in the Cosmos 2025
Acrylic paint on canvas with diamond dust and pure silver with oak frame 60cm×60cm ×4cm
Price 1950.00 CHF
Spin paintings became popular in the 1950s and 1960s, pioneered by artists like Annick Gendron and Lawrence Stafford and later revitalised in the 1990s by Damien Hirst, who continues to inspire and create beautiful spin paintings.
My first introduction to spin painting was in kindergarten, around age five or six. We had a spinning platform used for both clay and small porcelain figures. Back then, I used only watercolours, and my mother used to say I could spend entire days absorbed in making spin paintings. So, creating these dynamic pieces captivated me from an early age.
My background in analogue photography influences how I approach spin painting. In photography, particularly with analogue film, there is always a degree of unpredictability—you know your subject, but the outcome remains unknown until the image develops.
Spin painting shares this same unpredictability. As colours flow onto a spinning canvas, the eventual composition feels like the moment a darkroom print comes to life: magical, unexpected, and beautiful. There is something particularly striking about how spin paintings resemble the iris of an eye. This imagery of seeing through another’s perspective draws me in, while the mechanical simplicity of the process contrasts with the complexity it produces.
The swirling colours and forms resemble the vastness of the universe, making each painting feel expansive and multidimensional. While the technique is accessible, I have incorporated unique elements, such as silver sheets, spray paint and diamond dust (pulverised Swarovski crystals), creating a sparkling, dynamic effect under varying lights.
The connection between spin painting and photography resonates deeply with me. In both mediums, there’s a pivotal moment when the final image reveals itself—a transformation from motion and light into a tangible form. Gravity, a constant influence in the spinning process, mirrors the forces that govern our universe, making these paintings feel like reflections of the cosmic order.