body object series #2, stool Possibly 1984 - 1991

Ann Hamilton's "body object series #2, stool" (circa 1984-1991) is a striking black and white photograph. It depicts a person wearing a sweater and shirt standing with a stool placed over their head. The stool obscures the person's face, creating a sense of mystery and anonymity. Hamilton is known for her work that explores the relationship between the human body and objects, and this image is a poignant example of that. The work challenges viewers to consider how objects can be both tools and barriers, and how they can shape our perceptions of ourselves and the world.