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The image showcases a clover, recognizable by its clustered buds and distinct leaves. In this intimate close-up, the glowing clover, juxtaposed against the deep, inky void, evokes John Berger's Marxist theory on art and its transformation into a mere commodity in our capitalistic world. Through the deliberate focus of my lens, I amplify its intricate details and textures, emphasizing how often society disregards the innate, intrinsic value of the commonplace. Instead, we're conditioned to measure worth by market value. This photograph is a silent protest, urging viewers to question societal norms and to appreciate the profound beauty and significance in what is often deemed ordinary or undervalued.
Canada, 2022
Images, signed en verso, are a limited edition of 5 and are produced as Giclée prints on 100% archival, museum-quality paper
24 x 24 inch (60.96 x 60.96 cm)
35 x 35 inch (88.9 x 88.9 cm)
43 x 43 inch (109.22 x 109.22 cm)