Hank Smith 1975

"Hank Smith" is a 1975 photograph by Mike Mandel that features a man, likely Hank Smith, kneeling with a baseball bat in front of a grassy backdrop. The image is a black and white photograph, and the subject is presented in a straightforward manner, capturing the man's casual pose and the surrounding scenery. The work is part of Mandel's larger body of work exploring the nature of representation and the ways in which images are used to construct meaning. The use of a simple portrait format and a straightforward subject matter allows for a clear and direct engagement with the viewer.