Underwater Photography by Alexej Sachov at VOLTA Basel (19 - 22 June, 2025).
Alexej Sachov presents his contemporary underwater photography at Booth B08 in the SOLO section of VOLTA Basel. His work blends photography and painting, creating images that feel both abstract and refined. The artworks explore the fragile relationship between land and sea.
A special ecological series is dedicated to raising awareness of ocean pollution and climate threats. Profits from this series are donated to support real environmental projects. This connection between artistic expression and environmental action is central to Sachov’s work.
Mixed Emotions / Storm, 2022
Looking at the images the viewer experiences waves like the creatures of the sea. Much like all living species, these creatures embody a spectrum of moods, ranging from the serene and mischievous to the tumultuous and powerful.Size: 180 x 101 cm, Edition of 1.
Transition, 2022
The beauty of the moment underlines its uniqueness, as well as the originality of life.Size: 59 x 42 cm, Special Edition of 5.
Caution, boiling !, 2022
The story of life begins in hot, one may say, even boiling water.Size: 59 x 42 cm, Special Edition of 5
The Secret Code of Nature, 2022
A battle dance between hunters and prey. The traces that remind of the battle resemble a galaxy, like ours.Size: 80 x 60 cm, Edition of 7 + 2 AP.
Four Elements #1, 2023
This artwork shows water in intense motion from an unexpected view, turning reality into abstract shapes that suggest natural elements and even spiritual energy. The series of underwater photographs dealing with the theme emerging of life, searching for order in chaos, for underwater analogues to the major elements.Size: 80 x 60 cm, Edition of 3 + 1 AP.
Four Elements #3, 2022
Size: 80 x 60 cm, Edition of 3 + 1 AP.
The Knight, 2023
Knights have always been a symbol of strength and reverence, majestic defenders of the weak and wise decision-makers.Size: 60 x 80 cm, Edition of 7 + 2 AP.
The Ballerina, 2023
Ballet is one of the most complex art forms, with ballerinas symbolizing lightness, beauty, and delicacy. This underwater ballerina, formed from plastic waste, dances in the depths of the ocean, embodying our throwaway society and reflecting what we have done to beauty itself.Size: 60 x 80 cm, Edition of 7 + 2 AP.
Neptune's Steed, 2023
A silhouette of the rearing horse resembles the logo of a very famous car brand and symbolizes luxurious life. The horse in this picture is crafted from discarded plastic, highlighting the irony of how our luxurious lifestyles generate such waste.Size: 60 x 80 cm, Edition of 7 + 2 AP.
The Shape of Cosmos - #1, 2024
Geometric shapes, especially straight lines, are rare in living underwater nature. What we create often stands in contrast to what is natural.Size: 40 x 30 cm, Edition of 12 + 2 AP.
The exhibited photographs are meticulously printed on premium Hahnemühle FineArt paper, renowned for its exceptional quality and archival standards. Each piece is elegantly framed in Halbe frames, protected by museum-grade glass to ensure long-lasting brilliance and clarity.
The artworks have been internationally recognized with numerous awards:
