Kings Point, L. I. c. 1978

Curator: Eric Baden’s black and white photograph, "Kings Point, L. I.," presents a scene of social gathering under floral umbrellas. Editor: The image feels like a memory, a snapshot capturing a specific moment in time. The composition, with its layers of people and objects, creates an interesting sense of depth. Curator: Indeed. The deployment of grayscale in "Kings Point, L. I." abstracts from any specific temporal marker, pushing it toward a general commentary on social rituals. Editor: The floral umbrellas, though, they bring a touch of whimsy to the overall formality of the scene. It's as if Baden is juxtaposing celebration and somberness. Curator: A tension that is inherent to many social gatherings. Editor: Perhaps the photograph invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences with such events, and the complexities and ironies that are present in every social encounter. Curator: A cogent point. The photograph succeeds in capturing that ephemeral nature, doesn't it?