Elevation

Each piece starts by setting up lighting around a fish tank. After thoroughly cleaning the tank to remove any blemishes, they fill it with water. Ernest then drops in the inks to build a composition while Andy photographs the emerging artwork. “Andy has to shoot everything while dressed as a burglar,” Ernest jokes. “He wears all black, including a balaclava and gloves. Good music is essential too.” The final stage involves selecting the best images and slightly re-touching them to enhance the colours and vibrancy.