Christmas at the Sabatine's, Martins Creek, Pennsylvania 1983

Larry Fink made this gelatin silver print, Christmas at the Sabatine’s, in Martins Creek, Pennsylvania, and you know, it's funny how a black and white photograph can feel so rich with detail. The textures here feel tactile. It's not just about what's depicted, but how the light plays on every surface. Look at the floral pattern on the woman’s blouse, how the folds in the fabric catch the light, and the way the cigarette hangs casually from her lips, like an extension of her thoughts. The deep blacks around her heighten the sense of intimacy, as though we're catching a glimpse into a private moment. I love how Fink finds beauty in the everyday. His work reminds me of Diane Arbus, another artist who captured the extraordinary in the ordinary. Both artists invite us to see the world with fresh eyes, embracing the ambiguity and complexity of human experience.