Anchor, 2013
Monica Denevan  

Photography : black & white edition · 40 x 50 cm 15.7 x 19.7 inch · Ready to hang

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Photography : numbered and limited to 25 copies

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Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang

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Technique & Support

black & white edition on cotton paper

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40 x 50 cm 15.7 x 19.7 inch Height x Width x Depth

Artwork dimensions including frame

63 x 61 cm 24.8 x 24 inch

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Monica Denevan's work blurs the distinction between cultural documentation and artistic portrait. It begins with personal connections made during many visits to Myanmar's Delta region and evolves from people and their immediate surroundings. Individuals live in remote regions far from the changes induced by industrial development, with a traditional culture that remains linked to the past and to the intangible spirit of their homeland. His photographs transcend the subjects themselves to recognize their participation in a world of extraordinary resonance and harmony, buzzing in the most ordinary lives.

This monochromatic photograph captures a compelling and introspective moment of a fisherman at work. The scene is arresting in its simplicity and profound in its detail. The subject stands waist-deep in serene waters, his muscular back exposed to the viewer, showcasing a physique honed by labor and the elements. He is adorned in a traditional wrap, which clings to his form with a sense of timeless elegance. The wrap’s texture, evident in the image, contrasts beautifully with the smooth surface of the water. 

The man's stance, slightly bent at the knees and leaning forward, conveys a moment of action frozen in time, suggesting both strength and grace. The background reveals a distant shoreline, a subtle yet critical element that anchors the scene in a specific geographic and cultural context. The horizon melds seamlessly with the calm waters, creating a tranquil atmosphere that envelops the fisherman. The lighting is masterfully utilized, with natural light casting soft shadows that define the contours of his body and the folds of his garment, enhancing the depth and realism of the scene. This photograph is a poetic tribute to the resilience and quiet dignity of those who live in regions foverned by water and floods. The lack of colour adds a timeless quality, emphasizing form, texture, and the interplay of light and shadow. It is not just a visual representation but an evocative narrative of tradition, toil, and the intimate relationship between man and nature.

Monica Denevan, Anchor
United States  • 1964

Presentation

Monica Denevan is a San Francisco-based artist whose photographs blur the distinction between cultural documentation and artistic portraiture. They begin with a personal connection made while traveling through Burma and China and evolve from the people and their immediate environment. The individuals live in remote regions far from the changes wrought by industrial development, with a traditional culture that remains linked to the past and the intangible spirit of their homeland. The images transcend the subjects themselves to acknowledge their particpation in a world of extraordinary resonance and harmony.

"Introspective and meditative, Denevan’s camera captures lives that have struck a delicate, often bittersweet balance. Full of visual vitality and natural symbolism, their spirit is a reflection of centuries of unchanging habits. Standing before us, each of these individuals manages to yield to the camera a quiet yet heroic presence. Her subjects, intimately connected to the man-made possessions that surround them, are caught in a transient moment, unfettered by what has passed and what is yet to come."

Denevan has been exhibited across the US and in Hong Kong and Cambodia. She was a winner of the 2008 International Photography exhibition award at the Center of Fine Art Photography in Colorado.

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