By Amanda Lomax
Located in Boston, MA
Not Today, Contemporary Black and White Photograph, 2021
24" 16" x 0.75" (HxWxD) Digital Print on Aluminium
Hand-signed by the artist.
As with the concept of memento mori, this black and white photographic portrait brings together life and death in close proximity. The skull is held closely to the human's body, as if the bones now take the place of their own head. Taxidermy and preserved animal bones bring the living face-to-face with the fleeting nature of life, adding to our cabinet of curiosities. This work by Amanda Lomax conjures up thoughts of Georgia O'Keeffe and her time spent out west in New Mexico's desert landscape.
Artist Commentary:
Donald is a professional model, gem collector, and all around Renaissance Man. When we found this unusual skull of a three horned ram, it seemed as unique and special as he is. Sometimes we feel like facing the world head on. Sometimes we feel like presenting ourselves behind a three-horned sheep skull.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fred Wilson Prints and Multiples