74V03 Possibly 1973 - 1993

John Divola made this black and white photograph, 74V03, and like a painter, he seems interested in surfaces and in the physical traces of time. Look at the way the light and shadow create a layered effect, almost like brushstrokes, building up a sense of depth. The photograph is not just capturing a space; it's about the act of seeing and recording. I love the way the cracks in the paint create a map of the surface, and how it feels like something has been built-up over time. It reminds me of Ed Ruscha's photographs of buildings, but with a rawer, more intimate feel. This image is a conversation, a quiet dialogue between the artist, the space, and time itself.