Artist at Work 1978

"Artist at Work" (1978) by Croatian conceptual artist Mladen Stilinovic is a series of six black and white photographs. The photographs depict the artist lying in bed in various poses, seemingly asleep, but always with one arm raised as if in a state of creative contemplation. The piece is a humorous and playful examination of the creative process, questioning the nature of artistic inspiration and the idea of the artist as a solitary genius. This work is representative of Stilinovic's interest in everyday life, exploring themes of identity, labor, and performance. The series captures the artist in a private moment, yet also reflects on the public performance of art-making.