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John Coplans — Self Portrait, Interlocking Fingers No. 1
John Coplans

Self Portrait, Interlocking Fingers No. 1

A close-up gelatin silver print captures the intricate tangle of Coplans' aged hands with fingers interlocked, transforming the familiar into something almost unrecognizable. The stark black-and-white photograph emphasizes the texture of weathered skin, prominent veins, and the sculptural quality of the hands. By isolating this fragment of the body, Coplans challenges conventional notions of portraiture and identity, inviting viewers to reconsider the expressive potential of the human form beyond the face.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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The Odyssey of Collecting: Photographs from Joy of Giving Something Foundation

October 3, 2017

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John Coplans, Self Portrait, Interlocking Fingers No. 1

A close-up gelatin silver print captures the intricate tangle of Coplans' aged hands with fingers interlocked, transforming the familiar into something almost unrecognizable. The stark black-and-white photograph emphasizes the texture of weathered skin, prominent veins, and the sculptural quality of the hands. By isolating this fragment of the body, Coplans challenges conventional notions of portraiture and identity, inviting viewers to reconsider the expressive potential of the human form beyond the face.

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

Related themes

Close-Up Detail, Fragmented Figure, Male Artist, Conceptual Art, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Contemporary Photography, Body Photography, American Artist, Intimate Mood, Body Study, Late 20th Century, Self-Portrait, Square Format, Minimalist Composition, Established Artist, Body Part Study

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