Sep 13, 2013 9:30 AM

Gallery: Pics of Exploding Flowers, From a Master of High-Speed Photography

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Düsseldorf-based photographer Martin Klimas creates stunning images by destroying beautiful subjects. *Photo: Martin Klimas*
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His latest series consists of flowers that have been frozen in liquid nitrogen, then blasted with an air pistol. *Photo: Martin Klimas*

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Klimas's work straddles the line between artistic statement and science experiment and his photo studio often looks like a lab bench. *Photo: Martin Klimas*
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The creative process in Klimas's projects usually starts when he finds a 50-100 year old experiment described in an old scientific journal. Then he begins the process of teasing the poetry out of it. *Photo: Martin Klimas*

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When Klimas talks about "shooting" a subject, he often means it literally in this case blasting delicate flowers with concentrated air. In the past he's also smashed vases of flowers and freeze-dried vegetables with metal projectiles. *Photo: Martin Klimas*
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"I often use scientific processes to create new photographs," says Klimas. "There's a good chance to find hidden imagery there." *Photo: Martin Klimas*

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Klimas cites Pink Floyd's *The Dark Side of the Moon* album cover as an inspiration for how art can reveal the beauty underlying science. *Photo: Martin Klimas*
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Klimas has a new solo show opening at the Foley Gallery in New York City, opening on September 18th 2013 *Photo: Martin Klimas*

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Klimas created these images of dancing paint by pouring liquid pigments onto a stereo and pumping up the volume. *Photo: Martin Klimas*
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Thousands of images were captured and two subwoofers were destroyed during this photo shoot. *Photo: Martin Klimas*

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Klimas experimented with all types of music from Kraftwerk and Miles Davis. Many genres of music worked out—a good rhythm and strong baseline were the key requirements. *Photo: Martin Klimas*
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Klimas's photos often appear violent or disorderly, but can only be captured in a controlled and orderly environment. *Photo: Martin Klimas*

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Klimas purchased, and ultimately destroyed, hundred of ceramic figurines to build this collection of images. *Photo: Martin Klimas*
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The kitschy action figures are given a truly dynamic life in these photos. *Photo: Martin Klimas*

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