Sherwood Anderson 1923

This is a photograph of Sherwood Anderson by Alfred Stieglitz. It's all about tone and shadow, the way the light falls across Anderson's face and jacket gives it such depth. I wonder what Stieglitz was thinking when he made it, how long they spent together in the studio, you can see the soft glow behind him, like something's emerging from the darkness. It reminds me of my own practice and how I layer paint, building up textures and depth over time. I feel for Stieglitz, the dark tones feel like he was trying to capture something about Anderson's inner world. Thinking about Stieglitz and his photography makes me think about other artists like Georgia O'Keeffe, who was also part of his circle. They were all in conversation, bouncing ideas off each other and pushing the boundaries of what art could be. It's like a big, ongoing conversation that stretches across time, and we're all invited to join in.