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Shikeith — Feeling the Spirit in the Dark
Shikeith — Feeling the Spirit in the Dark
Shikeith — Feeling the Spirit in the Dark
Shikeith

Feeling the Spirit in the Dark

2021

Feeling the Spirit in the Dark presents two large-scale archival inkjet prints that together construct an atmosphere of intense interiority, the diptych format amplifying a sense of ritual and sustained attention. Printed on Canson Infinity Platine, the surface carries a luminous, almost liquid depth that renders Shikeith's signature tonal range with exceptional fidelity, drawing the eye into gradients of shadow and skin that feel simultaneously documentary and devotional. The work belongs to Shikeith's ongoing investigation into Black masculine vulnerability, spirituality, and the body as a site of both wounding and transcendence, a project that has earned him significant critical attention since his emergence as one of the more compelling voices working at the intersection of photography and performance-based practice. At 94 by 162.6 centimeters across two panels, the piece commands physical presence in any installation context, the scale demanding a bodily engagement from the viewer that reinforces Shikeith's interest in proximity and witness. The platinum surface finish contributes a cinematic stillness to the image, lending it a quality reminiscent of old devotional photography while remaining entirely contemporary in its emotional directness. Produced in an edition of five and signed by the artist, the work offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of substantial scale from a body of work that consistently bridges the psychological and the sacred. Currently available through Yossi Milo Gallery, Feeling the Spirit in the Dark represents a strong institutional entry point into Shikeith's practice at a moment when his work is gaining sustained museum attention. Collectors drawn to photography that operates at the edge of portraiture, performance documentation, and spiritual inquiry will find this work resonant and enduring.

Medium
Two Archival Inkjet Prints on Canson Infinity Platine
Overall
Signed
Yes
Location
Yossi Milo Gallery, New York, NY

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Shikeith, Feeling the Spirit in the Dark, 2021

Feeling the Spirit in the Dark presents two large-scale archival inkjet prints that together construct an atmosphere of intense interiority, the diptych format amplifying a sense of ritual and sustained attention. Printed on Canson Infinity Platine, the surface carries a luminous, almost liquid depth that renders Shikeith's signature tonal range with exceptional fidelity, drawing the eye into gradients of shadow and skin that feel simultaneously documentary and devotional. The work belongs to Shikeith's ongoing investigation into Black masculine vulnerability, spirituality, and the body as a site of both wounding and transcendence, a project that has earned him significant critical attention since his emergence as one of the more compelling voices working at the intersection of photography and performance-based practice. At 94 by 162.6 centimeters across two panels, the piece commands physical presence in any installation context, the scale demanding a bodily engagement from the viewer that reinforces Shikeith's interest in proximity and witness. The platinum surface finish contributes a cinematic stillness to the image, lending it a quality reminiscent of old devotional photography while remaining entirely contemporary in its emotional directness. Produced in an edition of five and signed by the artist, the work offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of substantial scale from a body of work that consistently bridges the psychological and the sacred. Currently available through Yossi Milo Gallery, Feeling the Spirit in the Dark represents a strong institutional entry point into Shikeith's practice at a moment when his work is gaining sustained museum attention. Collectors drawn to photography that operates at the edge of portraiture, performance documentation, and spiritual inquiry will find this work resonant and enduring.

Medium
Two Archival Inkjet Prints on Canson Infinity Platine
Dimensions
overall: 94 x 162.6 cm
Year
2021
Edition
of 5
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Yossi Milo Gallery, New York, NY

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