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Justin Liam O'Brien — Locked in Perpetual Motion
Justin Liam O'Brien

Locked in Perpetual Motion

2020

Justin Liam O'Brien's Locked in Perpetual Motion is an archival pigment print that explores themes of continuous movement and stasis. The title suggests a paradoxical state where motion and constraint coexist simultaneously. The archival pigment printing process ensures permanence while capturing dynamic visual content. The work engages with temporal concepts and the representation of movement in static media. Created in 2020, this piece reflects contemporary concerns with time and representation.

Medium
Archival pigment print
Dimensions

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Vanguarts — Contemporary Dialogue

April 23, 2026

Estimate: $400$600

Lot 110

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Justin Liam O'Brien, Locked in Perpetual Motion, 2020

Justin Liam O'Brien's Locked in Perpetual Motion is an archival pigment print that explores themes of continuous movement and stasis. The title suggests a paradoxical state where motion and constraint coexist simultaneously. The archival pigment printing process ensures permanence while capturing dynamic visual content. The work engages with temporal concepts and the representation of movement in static media. Created in 2020, this piece reflects contemporary concerns with time and representation.

Medium
Archival pigment print
Dimensions
50.8 x 45.7 cm
Year
2020
Seen at
Vanguarts, Online (via Artsy)

Related themes

Photographic Print, Dynamic Movement, Visual Stasis, Conceptual Work, Perpetual Motion, Temporal Themes, Time-Based, Archival Pigment Print, Paradox, Contemporary Practice

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