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Sarah Charlesworth — Altar from the "0 + 1" series
Sarah Charlesworth

Altar from the "0 + 1" series

1999

A luminous color photograph by Sarah Charlesworth depicts a solitary object or figure set against a stark, richly saturated background, rendered with the artist's signature blend of seduction and conceptual rigor. Part of her "0 + 1" series, the work investigates themes of desire, symbol, and the charged power of images. The Fujiflex print's glossy intensity is further amplified by its sleek lacquered wood frame, merging the photograph's surface allure with a shrine-like, totemic presence.

Medium
laminated Fujiflex color photograph in lacquered wood frame

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Sarah Charlesworth, Altar from the "0 + 1" series, 1999

A luminous color photograph by Sarah Charlesworth depicts a solitary object or figure set against a stark, richly saturated background, rendered with the artist's signature blend of seduction and conceptual rigor. Part of her "0 + 1" series, the work investigates themes of desire, symbol, and the charged power of images. The Fujiflex print's glossy intensity is further amplified by its sleek lacquered wood frame, merging the photograph's surface allure with a shrine-like, totemic presence.

Medium
laminated Fujiflex color photograph in lacquered wood frame
Year
1999
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Objects, Altar, Color, Conceptual, Installation, American, Photograph, Spiritual, Still Life, Contemporary

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