Act III: The Final Judgment: Our darkest Griefs may hold our brightest Hopes Possibly 1980 - 1981

"Act III: The Final Judgment: Our darkest Griefs may hold our brightest Hopes" is a 1980-1981 photograph by Arthur Tress. The artwork is a surreal and humorous take on the concept of judgment. The image depicts four figures dressed in what appears to be 19th-century stage costumes, as if performing in an opera. The figures are juxtaposed with a collection of noisemakers, symbolizing the chaos and absurdity of life. The photograph is a part of Tress's larger series "Theater of the Mind," which explored the power of dreams and imagination. The theatricality of the composition creates a sense of unease and suspense, reflecting the uncertainties of human existence.