Table For Four 2003

John Hilliard's 2003 black and white photograph, "Table For Four," exemplifies the artist's interest in perception and the interplay between reality and illusion. The image depicts a bottle of wine placed on a table, but the background is obscured by a grid pattern, creating a sense of depth and ambiguity. Hilliard's use of photographic techniques to manipulate the viewer's perception of the image highlights the constructed nature of our visual experiences. The work's starkness and minimalist composition invite contemplation on the nature of representation and the boundaries of photography.