Untitled ("Lucy is Enceinte") 8 - 1952

This small, anonymous photograph captures a moment, or a recording of a moment. I love how the grainy, high contrast of the image feels almost sculptural. It’s all about the process of making something tangible out of light and shadow. The texture of the photograph, with its scratches and imperfections, becomes part of the story, not unlike the way a painter layers paint on a canvas. Look at the way the dark, empty space around the television screen presses in. It's a counterpoint to the fleeting image within, creating a sense of depth. This photo reminds me of the work of Gerhard Richter. Both revel in the beauty of blurred boundaries and imperfect representation. Ultimately, this photograph invites us to embrace the ambiguity of art, and appreciate the multiple layers of meaning that can emerge from a single image.