Zuma #65 1977

"Zuma #65" is a 1977 photograph by John Divola, capturing a derelict room. The interior is dilapidated, with broken windows and a dusty floor littered with debris. The focal point is a large window that frames a vibrant pink sunset, creating a stark contrast between the room’s decay and the beauty of nature beyond. This work is part of Divola’s “Zuma” series, where he documented abandoned structures on the California coast, often manipulating the interiors with light and paint. The stark simplicity of the composition and the use of light and shadow give the photograph a haunting and melancholic quality, highlighting the fragility of human structures against the backdrop of nature.