Aran 2005

"Aran" is a 2005 photograph by Sean Scully, a renowned Irish-American artist known for his abstract and minimalist works. This black and white photograph depicts a simple yet evocative scene of three windows in a crumbling stone wall. The image is characterized by a stark contrast between the rough texture of the stone and the soft, blurred background of the grass. The composition is symmetrical and minimalist, emphasizing the repetition of the windows and the texture of the wall. Scully's work often explores themes of memory, place, and the passage of time, and "Aran" reflects this by capturing the weathered beauty of an old stone wall. This photograph is a prime example of Scully's minimalist style and his ability to find beauty in the everyday, evoking a sense of nostalgia and the passage of time.