Untitled 2009 - 2011

This black and white photograph by John Gossage captures an intimate scene with a simple composition of commonplace objects. A white wall meets a corner of a closet, and hanging on the door, two pastel-colored towels create a gentle rhythm. I can imagine Gossage setting up his camera in a quiet room, patiently waiting for the right moment to capture the light as it casts subtle shadows on the wall. Maybe he was drawn to the way the towels softened the hard edges of the furniture, creating a sense of warmth and domesticity? These quiet, unassuming details evoke a feeling of stillness. The work reminds me of the photography of artists like Stephen Shore and William Eggleston, who also found beauty in the everyday. Artists are in an ongoing conversation and exchange of ideas across time, inspiring one another’s creativity, don't you think?