Uruapan II 1955

Aaron Siskind's "Uruapan II" (1955) is a striking black and white photograph that captures the raw beauty of urban decay. The image depicts a weathered concrete wall with three rectangular patches of white paint, partially peeling away to reveal the textured surface underneath. The stark contrast between the dark wall and the bright white paint creates a sense of depth and tension, highlighting the interplay of light and shadow. This minimalist approach to composition, characteristic of Siskind's work, invites viewers to contemplate the passage of time and the fragility of human structures.