From the Flat-Files: Still Lifes

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Flowers, both fresh and dying, fruits and vegetables, burning candles, skulls, books, insects, jewelry, scientific tools, mirrors, bottles, glasses, vases — objects often found in still life photographs. Such objects were also the representative, prominent characteristic of the paintings created by the Dutch and Flemish painters of the 17th century.

Jo Whaley, Analytical Behavior, 1994, archival pigment print, 15.75 x 14 inches, edition of 25, $1800

Flowers, both fresh and dying, fruits and vegetables, burning candles, skulls, books, insects, jewelry, scientific tools, mirrors, bottles, glasses, vases — objects often found in still life photographs. Such objects were also the representative, prominent characteristic of the paintings created by the Dutch and Flemish painters of the 17th century. 

The Golden Age of the Old Masters continues to offer limitless inspiration for contemporary artists. Their artworks remind viewers of the brevity of human life, youthfulness, wealth, power, as well as the triviality of all material things. Through this distinct kind of narrative, these works warn about the irrelevance of all the alluring, earthly pleasures, and provide us with a unique aesthetic that many contemporary still life photographers have embraced.

This week we are thrilled to explore this exciting genre by taking a look at our favorite still life photographs from our flat-files and sharing them on our blog. Take a look below!

» See more images from Jo Whaley's Natura Morta series

» Interview with Jo Whaley about her show at the Georgia O'Keefe Museum

Cig Harvey

Cig Harvey, Early Stardrift, archival pigment ink, 20 x 16 inches, edition of 10, $3000

» Interview with Cig Harvey

Maggie Taylor

Maggie Taylor, The philosopher's study, 2020, archival pigment ink, 8 x 8 inches, edition of 15, $1500

» Interview with Maggie Taylor

Kate Breakey

Kate Breakey, Single Rose, Glass Round Bottle, hand colored pigment ink print, 2020, 16 x 16 inches, $1750 (framed)

» Interview with Kate Breakey

JP Terlizzi

JP Terlizzi, Villeroy & Boch Artesano with Grapefruit, 2019, archival pigment print, 14 x 21 inches, edition of 10, $1200

» Conversation with JP Terlizzi

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All prices listed were current at the time this post was published.

 

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