Peter Gowland 1975

"Peter Gowland" is a black and white photograph from Mike Mandel's 1975 series "The Baseball Cards." The photograph depicts Peter Gowland, wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap, in a casual pose with a baseball glove. Mandel's work often explores the nature of representation, and this series, in particular, uses the familiar format of baseball cards to question the construction of identity. This piece captures the essence of a seemingly ordinary man, prompting viewers to consider the complex ways in which we categorize and understand individuals.