Zuma #12 1977

John Divola's 1977 photograph, "Zuma #12," captures a dilapidated beach house, its windows shattered and interior in disarray. This work, part of Divola's "Zuma" series, explores themes of decay and entropy through the lens of abandoned architecture. The image's composition, featuring a single room viewed from a central perspective, creates a sense of isolation and vulnerability. The scattered debris and tattered remnants of a forgotten life, set against the backdrop of the ocean, evoke a sense of transience and the passage of time. The photograph's subdued color palette and sharp focus contribute to its haunting and melancholic atmosphere.