Untitled c. 1995

This black and white photograph was made by Joe Deal and it captures a moment of stillness and reflection. Imagine standing there with Joe, watching the world turned upside down in a puddle. The reflections create these wild angles and strange shapes, like a cubist painting, all flattened into a single plane. You can almost feel the cool, wet ground and hear the gentle patter of raindrops disrupting the reflections. It’s like the whole image is breathing, shifting with the movement of the water. Deal was interested in seeing and framing the beauty of the everyday. I like the way he noticed and captured this ephemeral moment, inviting us to pause and find the unexpected poetry in what’s right in front of us. It's a reminder that art isn't just about grand statements, but about seeing the world with fresh eyes. And what could be fresher than a rain-soaked street?