
Tseng Kwong Chi
Grand Canyon, Arizona; Monument Valley, Arizona; Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
These three gelatin silver prints by Tseng Kwong Chi capture the artist's iconic self-portrait series, in which he appears as a solitary, formally dressed figure against the vast, awe-inspiring landscapes of the American and Canadian West. Wearing a Mao suit and sunglasses, Kwong Chi's composed presence amid the dramatic terrain of the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Banff National Park creates a striking tension between the individual and the sublime natural world. The works explore themes of identity, tourism, and the experience of the "other" navigating iconic Western spaces.
- Medium
- Three gelatin silver prints, printed 1997.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs Evening & Day
October 5, 2016
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