Untitled
1980
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1980
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image is a triptych of photographs, with the leftmost one in black and white and the other two in shades of gray. The first photo shows a potted plant on a concrete floor against a wall, while the second and third photos depict the same plant's shadow cast on a white wall. The photos are presented in a light-colored wooden frame. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the images. The contrast between the concrete floor and the white wall adds to the visual interest of the piece. To explore more works like this, look up the artist Charles Gaines.