API 21902673 Levelland, TX 2012

Mishka Henner's "API 21902673 Levelland, TX" from 2012 is a photograph that captures an aerial view of an oil pumpjack situated in a field. The photograph utilizes a high vantage point to create a sense of isolation and vastness, emphasizing the industrial object amidst the seemingly endless landscape. The work is part of Henner's ongoing series of photographs exploring oil fields and their impact on the environment, often using archival images and contemporary photography. Henner's artistic practice is centered on recontextualizing everyday scenes, inviting viewers to consider the interconnectedness of human activity and the natural world.