Untitled (from the series Fantasy)
Artist
Wayne R. Lazorik
(American, b. 1939 - Jan. 20, 2023 in Sugar Grove, North Carolina)
Date1971 (printed 1989)
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 15 3/8 × 15 1/2 in. (39.1 × 39.4 cm)
Support: 15 3/4 × 16 in. (40 × 40.6 cm)
Mat: 20 × 20 in. (50.8 × 50.8 cm)
Support: 15 3/4 × 16 in. (40 × 40.6 cm)
Mat: 20 × 20 in. (50.8 × 50.8 cm)
ClassificationsPhotograph
Credit LineGift of Patrick Nagatani, 2013
Object number2013.21.2
DescriptionGroup of eight semi-clothed people with painted faces in a dark room with window at center rear.Text Entries
At the time of un-framing the photograph was found no longer secured to its mat and was directly touching the glass surface of the frame. Since the piece was no longer secured it was decided that it would not be reaffixed to the original mat. The verso of the mat was signed and dated by the artist in black ink. The original 20 x 20 inche signed and dated mat was cut down to 7 x 8 inches so that it could fit within the Accession file. The signed and dated mat can now be found in the 2013.21.1-.3 accession file in the Registrar's office.
The strong triangle of this attic room frames a gathering of partially dressed figures who stare out at us with unwelcoming expressions and dark circles around their eyes. Though the people appear relaxed, the room seems to thrum with restrained energy, expressed by the glowing light and the radiating lines of the building.
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