The House Was Quiet

Ben Rivers

The House Was Quiet, 2020Sign in to view price
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16mm black and white film, soundKate Macgarry
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Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This striking black-and-white photograph captures an introspective, almost haunting portrait of a young woman. The high-contrast lighting emphasizes the subject's delicate features, from her piercing eyes to her soft, pensive expression. The grainy, textured quality of the image adds a sense of timelessness, evoking a sense of nostalgia and mystery. The artwork's stark simplicity and the subject's captivating gaze invite the viewer to ponder the individual's emotional state and the story behind the photograph. This powerful portrait exemplifies the photographer's skill in using light, shadow, and composition to create a poignant, evocative image that lingers in the mind. ...

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Ben Rivers
Artist
Ben Rivers
B.1972

Ben Rivers was born in Somerset, UK in 1972 and lives and works in London. Rivers’ films are typically intimate portrayals of solitary beings or isolated communities; his practice as a filmmaker treads a line between documentary and fiction. Rivers uses these themes as a starting point from which to imagine alternative narratives and existences in marginal worlds.

Ben Rivers: Artworks
Cherry #1
Ben Rivers
Cherry #1, 2019
51.5 x 57.8cm
Cherry #2
Ben Rivers
Cherry #2, 2019
51.5 x 57.8cm
The House Was Quiet
Ben Rivers
The House Was Quiet, 2020
Kate Macgarry
Gallery
Kate Macgarry
London

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