Being Alone (No. 25)

Dean Sameshima

Being Alone (No. 25), 202259.5 x 41.9cmSign in to view price
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Material
archival inkjet print on hahnemuhle photo rag paper
Description
Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This black and white image depicts a dark, mysterious scene. The composition features distinct contrasts between light and shadow, creating a moody, chiaroscuro-like effect. Prominent geometric shapes, such as the rectangular window frame and tile flooring, lend an architectural quality to the scene. The silhouetted human figure adds a sense of narrative, hinting at a contemplative or pensive mood. The overall style and technique suggest an exploration of the interplay between light, form, and the human presence, evoking a sense of introspection and the unknown. This artwork appears to investigate the nuances of perception and the human condition within an ambiguous, evocative setting. ...

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Dean Sameshima
Artist
Dean Sameshima
B.1971, United States

Dean Sameshima illuminates the subtle dynamics of queer solitude, intimacy, and visibility, translating private moments into photography, painting, and installation. His work often focuses on the private experiences that unfold within public or semi-public spaces, highlighting moments of vulnerability, tension, and human presence. In his photographic series, Sameshima captures fleeting scenes with a careful attention to composition and atmosphere. High-contrast black-and-white imagery emphasizes both the material and emotional textures of his subjects, while the interaction with ambient light allows his works to shift subtly over time. Through these methods, he examines the tension between exposure and privacy, presence and absence, and the layered complexity of queer experience. Sameshima’s art interrogates isolation, desire, and the ephemeral nature of specific cultural spaces, transforming overlooked or marginalized environments into sites of reflection and empathy. By blending observation with introspection, his work documents intimate realities while creating meditative spaces that invite viewers to engage with the transient, often precarious aspects of human connection, memory, and social identity. ...

Dean Sameshima: Artworks
Being Alone (No. 1)
Being Alone (No. 6)
Being Alone (No. 7)
Being Alone (No. 8)
Being Alone (No. 9)
Being Alone (No. 12)
Being Alone (No. 15)
Being Alone (No. 16)
Being Alone (No. 18)
Being Alone (No. 25)