Untitled
1992
silver
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1992
silver
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a tree trunk with a bicycle wheel lodged in it. The tree stands in front of a white house with a window, surrounded by grass and weeds. The scene is set in a residential area, with the tree and house being the main focus of the image. The bicycle wheel adds a touch of whimsy to the otherwise mundane scene, suggesting that the tree may have been used as a makeshift bike rack or that the wheel was simply discarded there. The image has a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, evoking a feeling of a bygone era. To learn more about the artist's use of everyday objects in his work, explore the art of David Hammons.