Untitled (Alicia in the Pool) 2006

Angela Strassheim's 2006 photograph "Untitled (Alicia in the Pool)" portrays a young woman standing in a wading pool, with a silver beach ball and a white sheet hanging in the background. The subject's casual pose and the seemingly mundane setting create a sense of quiet contemplation. Strassheim's work often focuses on everyday moments and the lives of ordinary people, capturing a sense of intimacy and stillness. The composition, with the subject centered and framed by the sheet, lends a formal quality to the image. This photograph is a compelling example of Strassheim's ability to elevate the ordinary to the level of art.