Still Life with a Metal Torso, Paris, 2003
Photography : color edition, archival pigment print · 152.4 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm 60 x 40 x 0.1 inch
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This intriguing artwork, titled "Venus de Milo aux tiroirs" by Salvador Dalí, masterfully blends elements of surrealism and abstraction. The piece features a minimalist representation of the female form, composed of a thin, metallic wire-frame that elegantly outlines a torso's silhouette. This wire structure is seamlessly integrated into the composition, with two dome-shaped, metallic objects suggesting a semblance of a bust, adding a provocative yet thought-provoking element. The torso is perched atop a rustic wooden stool against a stark black background, amplifying the form's prominence and evoking a sense of mystery and enigma. Below, the stool is adorned with mundane objects such as a cloth, a small loaf of bread, and decaying leaves, juxtaposing the ethereal form above with raw, earthy elements. This contrast invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of the ethereal and the material, exploring themes of identity and transformation. Dalí’s trademark surrealistic touch is evident in the unexpected blend of materials and forms, challenging conventional perceptions of the human figure. The careful placement and selection of objects suggest deeper symbolic meanings, encouraging viewers to engage in personal interpretations. This work stands as a testament to Dalí's innovative approach to art and his ability to provoke introspection through unexpected visual narratives.
Printed on Hahnemuhle fine art photo rag paper. Edition of 5 + 2AP.
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Michael James O'Brien is a photographer, teacher, curator, poet, and activist
Currently based in Atlanta, GA. He has had solo exhibitions in New York, Paris, Beijing, Hong Kong, Antwerp, Istanbul, Liverpool, and Savannah GA. in addition to having worked in London's National Portrait Gallery's permanent collection. His work has been featured in publications like Rolling Stone, Vogue UK, The New Yorker, GQ, Eyemazing, Black & White Photography UK, The Guardian, The Financial Times among many others. He has been Editor-at-Large of Verbal Abuse, the poetry zine as well as Contributing Editor for Departures Magazine.
His book Girlfriend; Men, Women, and Drag, with text by Holly Brubach, was published by Random House in English, French & Japanese in 2000.
From 1900 to 2000 he did all the still photography for Matthew Barney's Drawing Restraint 7 as well as Cremaster 1,2,4 & 5 which were exhibited worldwide.
For over 20 years, O'Brien was a member of ACTUP as well as a volunteer for GMHC and Terrence Higgins Trust UK. He was a co-producer of the Love Ball in NYC & Paris, which over the years raised more than $3million for people living with HIV/AIDS.
He was the Creative Director for DAA/Designers Against Aids in 2011-12 and produced the Live Positive Campaign for the Flemish HIV Awareness organization, SENSOA in 2013.
O'Brien is based in Atlanta where he is the Chair of Photography at the Savannah College of Art and Design/SCAD.
He is currently the Chair of the Advisory Council of Atlanta Celebrates Photography.
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