Untitled 1979

Barbara Kasten’s “Untitled” from 1979 exemplifies the artist’s exploration of form and light through photography. This black and white photograph features two transparent rectangular prisms, illuminated from an unseen source, creating a play of light and shadow. The prisms appear to float against a dark backdrop, casting elongated, abstract shapes that add depth and dimension to the composition. Kasten’s work is often categorized as conceptual photography, as she uses her camera to examine the nature of perception and illusion, blurring the line between reality and abstraction.