Untitled
1994
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1994
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This is a blurry, soft-edged photo of a face—just the head and shoulders—fading into a pale background. The image looks like it’s been smeared or out of focus, with no clear lines or details. The tones are mostly gray and beige, with no sharp shadows or bright spots. The artist used a digital print, which keeps everything smooth and indistinct. It’s almost like looking at a ghostly version of a person. Try looking up sfumato next to see how artists use soft blending like this.
