Goldfish and Stringbeans (#99) 1980

"Goldfish and Stringbeans (#99)" (1980) by Jo Ann Callis is a color photograph depicting several orange goldfish swimming among string beans in a white basin. The image, a seemingly simple still life, engages the viewer through its minimalist composition and the juxtaposition of the organic forms of the fish and beans. Callis is known for her work in the tradition of still life photography, often exploring themes of nature, domesticity, and the human condition. This piece, with its subtle use of light and color, invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty found in the ordinary.