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29 October 2023
1-2 Journal: Analyzing Photography
For my project I would like to cover Laura Letinsky. She is a contemporary photographer
known for her exploration of still life and domestic interiors, which delves into themes of transience and the passage of time. From Winnipeg, Canada, She graduated with her MFA from Yale University's School of Art in 1991 after earning her BFA from the University of Manitoba in
1986. Letinsky has taught at several prestigious American universities and has been a professor in the University of Chicago's Department of Visual Art since 1994. (“Laura Letinsky”) Her work embodies fine art photography, marked by minimalist aesthetics, the interplay of light and shadow, and a subdued color palette, fostering an atmosphere of tranquility and contemplation.
Letinsky is known for her minimalistic photographic compositions, which eliminate unnecessary elements to highlight the focal points of the image and convey a sense of grace and simplicity. Letinsky's skillful use of light and shadow gives her subjects depth by evoking feelings of intimacy and melancholy. Her use of subdued hues gives her pieces a reflective atmosphere that begs viewers to consider how fleeting life's ordinary moments are.
A recurring theme in Letinsky's work is the exploration of decay and the ephemeral beauty that often accompanies it. For example, in her series "Hardly More Than Ever" she “arranged and photographed leftover food and used crockery, along with various objects such as vases or fruit bowls. Thinking of the photographs in this series as observations of overlooked or forgotten details and remnants of daily existence, …” (“Laura Letinsky”) My favorite of her series, "Ill Form & Void Full," serves as an additional example. In this series, she calls attention to the artificial nature of all pictures by examining the conflict between material and image and
removing parts from pre-existing photography in food and home decor magazines. She highlights the perishable alongside the enduring, emphasizing the passage of time and the impermanence of objects. Her meticulous attention to composition and arrangement ensures that each frame is visually harmonious and captivating. Laura Letinsky's photography transcends the ordinary, urging viewers to contemplate the beauty hidden within life's fleeting aspects. Her masterful use of light, composition, and color sparks profound discussions about time, fragility, and the allure of imperfection. Her work stands
as a testament to the power of photography in conveying thought-provoking narratives, encouraging a more contemplative and appreciative perspective on the world.
Untitled #40, from the series Ill Form & Void Full, 2013. Archival pigment print. 49.5 x 58.12
inches, edition of 9.
Untitled #45, from the series Ill Form & Void Full, 2013. Archival pigment print. 58.5 x 46.75
inches, edition of 9.
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Untitled #80, Hardly More Than Ever series, 2003. 33.24″ x 22.23″ Archival Ink Print
Untitled #43, from the series Hardly More Than Ever, 1998. Chromogenic print. 29 x 34 inches, edition of 15.
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Untitled #115, from the series Hardly More Than Ever, 2003. Chromogenic print. 30 x 36 inches,
edition of 9.
"Untitled #17", from the series "The Dog and the Wolf", 2008, 28.937 x 41 inch Chromogenic Print, Signed, titled, dated and editioned on verso, Edition of 9
Works Cited
“Laura Letinsky.” Yancey Richardson, www.yanceyrichardson.com/artists/laura-letinsky. Accessed 5 Nov. 2023.