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Bruce Metcalfe — Tiddlywinks
Bruce Metcalfe

Tiddlywinks

Bruce Metcalfe's *Tiddlywinks* is a toned gelatin silver print that captures the nostalgic charm of the classic childhood game through a refined photographic lens. The warm tonal qualities achieved through the toning process lend the image a timeless, luminous quality, elevating the humble subject matter into something visually contemplative. Metcalfe's careful attention to light and shadow draws the viewer into an intimate examination of the familiar plastic discs, transforming everyday objects into subjects worthy of artistic consideration.

Medium
Toned gelatin silver print.

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October 8, 2015

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Bruce Metcalfe, Tiddlywinks

Bruce Metcalfe's *Tiddlywinks* is a toned gelatin silver print that captures the nostalgic charm of the classic childhood game through a refined photographic lens. The warm tonal qualities achieved through the toning process lend the image a timeless, luminous quality, elevating the humble subject matter into something visually contemplative. Metcalfe's careful attention to light and shadow draws the viewer into an intimate examination of the familiar plastic discs, transforming everyday objects into subjects worthy of artistic consideration.

Medium
Toned gelatin silver print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Photography, Toned Print, Male Artist, Nostalgic Mood, Darkroom Process, Fine Art Photography, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Playful Subject, Monochromatic, Whimsical Mood