Untitled Penlight Drawing, EC425
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Description
Carey’s experimental photography blends Polaroid techniques and darkroom processes, often camera-less, to create unique minimalist works. Rooted in her concept Struck by Light, her images focus on light, color theory and photography’s properties. Carey draws inspiration from Anna Atkins, innovatively reinterpreting the history of color photography.
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Details
- Type-C Print
- Created: 2008
- Unique work
- Signature: Yes - on back
- Artwork Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Available works ship within 2-4 weeks.
- All artwork is final sale.
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Overall Dimensions
- Dimensions: 76w | 20d | 102h cm
- Framed Dimensions: 81w | 107h cm
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Installation Notes
- Assembly Required: No
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Cleaning & Care
- Before handling the artwork, wash your hands thoroughly to remove any dirt, oil or other contaminants. When not on display, store the artwork in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, humidity and extreme temperatures.
- When hanging the artwork, use appropriate hanging hardware and ensure it’s securely attached to the wall. Use a level to ensure it hangs straight. Avoid hanging the artwork near sources of heat, moisture or smoke, as these can damage the canvas over time.
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Artist
Ellen Carey
Ellen Carey is a pioneering artist whose work redefines abstraction in photography and lens-based art by bridging 19th, 20th, and 21st-century methods. Using tools like the Polaroid 20x24 camera and the photogram, Carey explores the intersection of process, color, and light. Her concepts, such as "Photography Degree Zero" and "Struck by Light," emphasize materiality and technique while drawing inspiration from historical photographic practices. Themes of love, loss, and human connection resonate through her use of black, white, and monochrome tones, while her vibrant explorations of color create innovative visual forms, including the parabola. By integrating traditional analog techniques with digital imaging technologies, Carey expands the possibilities of scale, saturation, and manipulation, producing monumental works that explore the biology of seeing and open new avenues for interdisciplinary art.
