Three mirrors (part of a set) 1848 - 1849

These three mirrors are part of a set, crafted by Johan Fredrik Falck. What immediately strikes you is the tarnished surface, a play of light and shadow dancing across the aged glass. The largest mirror, framed by simple, rectilinear lines, offers a ghostly reflection, a stark contrast to its original function. The mottled surface disrupts the clarity one expects, creating an abstract composition. It undermines the traditional purpose of a mirror, challenging fixed notions of representation. This disruption aligns with poststructuralist ideas, where meaning is destabilized and fluid. Note how the decay transforms the mirror from a tool of vanity into a commentary on time, perception, and memory. The simple frame further emphasizes the altered surface. This is not merely a looking glass, but a meditation on the nature of reflection itself, reminding us that even the most concrete objects are subject to change and interpretation.