Erinnerungsspur--Statische Vibration (Memory's Trace--Static Vibration) Possibly 1978 - 1979

Dieter Appelt’s black and white photograph, *Erinnerungsspur--Statische Vibration (Memory's Trace--Static Vibration)* (possibly 1978-1979) depicts a skeletal hand holding a human skull, a jarring image that explores themes of mortality and the passage of time. The photograph's stark composition and high contrast enhance its haunting and evocative quality, leaving viewers to contemplate the mysteries of life and death. Appelt’s artistic practice often incorporated found objects and natural elements, which are evident in this work, suggesting a connection between the human body and the natural world.