Unseen (Portraits, Somebodies) 1998

"Unseen (Portraits, Somebodies)" is a 1998 work by Bruno Jakob, a Swiss conceptual artist born in 1954. The piece features a blank, white surface with subtle, faint indentations that hint at unseen figures, creating a sense of obscured presence and challenging the viewer's perception of reality. This minimal yet impactful piece explores themes of absence, memory, and the elusive nature of identity. Jakob's minimalist approach and use of negative space invite viewers to engage with the artwork on an intellectual level, prompting them to consider the invisible and the unspoken.