Untitled 1941

This untitled photograph was made by Frederick Sommer sometime in the 20th Century. It features found objects arranged as a surreal, totemic figure against a mottled grey background. I can only imagine what Sommer was thinking when he made this. I love how it looks like a weird sculpture, but it's a photograph. He carefully stacked the objects, considering how their textures and shapes would play together. The composition is simple, yet striking, drawing you into its strange world. The doll’s leg looks like it wants to dance, and the strange head has a surreal, otherworldly vibe. Sommer’s wider work often explored similar themes of juxtaposition and the unexpected. He was always experimenting, pushing the boundaries of photography as a medium. He reminds us to look closely at the world around us and find beauty in the unexpected. It’s a reminder that art is all about seeing things differently, and finding new ways to express ourselves.