New York State 1970, 1970
Kenneth Josephson
(American, born 1932)
Location: WorkSource Walla Walla, Walla Walla
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
New York State 1970 is a photograph captured by artist Kenneth Josephson. The composition layers the outstretched hand of the photographer holding an image an ocean liner. The image floats above the horizon line of the sea.
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Department of Corrections.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Conceptual photographer Kenneth Josephson is known for his black-and-white compositions of layered images within images. His work explored and commented on human perception, illusion and truth. His photographs are featured in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Medium | Gelatin silver print |
Dimensions | 11 in x 14 in |
ID Number | WSAC1983.146.000 |
Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
Artist Location | Illinois, United States |
Location Information
Agency | Employment Security Department |
Artwork Location | WorkSource Walla Walla Wall, Near emergency exit door |
WA County | Walla Walla |
Placement | Interior |
Site Type | State Agency |
Address | 1530 Stevens Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
Geo. Coordinates | 46.048954, -118.340023 |
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