Mountain of Signs, I

Lisa Oppenheim

Mountain of Signs, I, 201776.2 x 65.4cm19000 USD
Details
MaterialGalleryLocation
selenium toned silver gelatin print mounted on museum board and dibondThe approachLondon
Description
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This powerful black and white photograph captures the dramatic landscape of a rugged, rocky cliff face. The stark contrast between the light and dark areas, as well as the sharp, angular shapes, create a sense of depth and texture. The prominent feature is a large, gaping cavern or opening in the side of the cliff, with cascading water flowing out of it, forming a striking waterfall against the stark background. The overall composition and use of chiaroscuro lighting evokes a sense of the sublime and the awe-inspiring power of nature. This work likely reflects the photographer's intent to showcase the grandeur and untamed beauty of the natural environment. ...

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Lisa Oppenheim
Artist
Lisa Oppenheim
1975 , American

Lisa Oppenheim's work is heavily inspired by research, particularly in the history of photography. Oppenheim utilizes various research methods, such as exploring photographic archives, libraries, collections, and online resources as starting points for her layered and sometimes starkly abstract work. Through delving into documentary archives, investigating the neglected outtakes of renowned photographers that were removed from the historical record for various reasons, Oppenheim collects and resurrects them in her imagery. These obscure finds and missing links also have technical parallels in her work. Oppenheim's images often feature fragments and experiment with exposure, suggesting the nuances of what is visible and invisible, revealed and concealed by the camera's mechanics. Her multifaceted work encapsulates photography's most intricate function: the ability to remain entirely silent while appearing to describe the world in infinite detail. ...

Lisa Oppenheim: Artworks
Südfranzösische Landschaft, (Version IV)
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Pendant (Version IX)
Lisa OppenheimPendant (Version IX), 1943Price on Request
Correct sitting position for 4666. Lewis W. Hine. See 4667 and 4671. Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Lisa OppenheimCorrect sitting position for 4666. Lewis W. Hine. See 4667 and 4671. Location: Boston, Massachusetts, 2017Price on Request
Landscape Portraits (Purple Heart) (Version I)
Lisa OppenheimLandscape Portraits (Purple Heart) (Version I), 2016Price on Request
Killed Negatives, After Walker Evans (Untitled)
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Heliograms (From The Catalogues Of The Kunstverein In Hamburg)
Lisa OppenheimHeliograms (From The Catalogues Of The Kunstverein In Hamburg), 2014Price on Request
Smoke
Lisa OppenheimSmoke, 2013Price on Request
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Lisa OppenheimMan holding large camera photographing a cataclysmic event, possibly a volcano erupting, (Tiled Version III), 1908Price on Request
Heliograms, July 8th, / July 13th
Lisa OppenheimHeliograms, July 8th, / July 13th, 1876Price on Request
Man holding large camera photographing a cataclysmic event, possibly a volcano errupting, (Tiled ve...
Lisa OppenheimMan holding large camera photographing a cataclysmic event, possibly a volcano errupting, (Tiled version V), 1908Price on Request
Passage of the moon over two hours, Arcachon, France Ca. s/2012, April 11
Lisa OppenheimPassage of the moon over two hours, Arcachon, France Ca. s/2012, April 11, 1870Price on Request
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The Language of Flowers False Message (Iris) I
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Gelbe Tulpen, (Version III)
Lisa OppenheimGelbe Tulpen, (Version III), 190912000 USD
Sonnenblumen, (Version III)
Lisa OppenheimSonnenblumen, (Version III), 191914000 USD
Gelbe Tulpen (Version VI)
Lisa OppenheimGelbe Tulpen (Version VI), 190912000 USD
The Sun at its Zenith - Ocean () (Version I)
Lisa OppenheimThe Sun at its Zenith - Ocean () (Version I), 185628000 USD
Gladiolus, (Version III)
Lisa OppenheimGladiolus, (Version III), 190020000 USD
Red Ranunculus, (Version III)
Lisa OppenheimRed Ranunculus, (Version III), 190020000 USD
Olive Tree and Wall to Stop Locusts, (Diptych)
Lisa OppenheimOlive Tree and Wall to Stop Locusts, (Diptych), 191524000 USD
Clematis, (Version III)
Lisa OppenheimClematis, (Version III), 190020000 USD
Fairly correct standing position of 4665. Lewis W. Hine. See 4668. Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Lisa OppenheimFairly correct standing position of 4665. Lewis W. Hine. See 4668. Location: Boston, Massachusetts, 201728000 USD
Mountain of Signs, II
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Mountain of Signs, I
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Fish Scale, Véritable Hollandais (Version 29)
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Fish Scale, Véritable Hollandais (Version 28)
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Passage of the moon over two hours, Arcachon, France Ca. s/2012, April 17
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The approach
Gallery
The approach
London

The Approach is co-directed by Jake Miller and Emma Robertson. Located in Bethnal Green above The Approach Tavern, for over twenty years it has operated an internationally recognised programme from its East London base. The gallery is known for discovering artists and establishing their careers as well as making inter-generational curated group shows a strong focus. The list of represented artists includes the Estates of important overlooked female artists Heidi Bucher and Maria Pinińska Bereś, as well as seminal British collage artist John Stezaker, together with established and emerging artists including Magali Reus, Peter Davies, Lisa Oppenheim, Sandra Mujinga, Pam Evelyn, Sara Cwynar, Sam Windett and Caitlin Keogh. Over the years the gallery has operated parallel programmes in additional gallery spaces in London’s West End (The Approach W1) and in Shoreditch (The Reliance). The gallery is currently based solely in its original East End location and continues to expand its programme, showcasing its represented artists in the main gallery space, and both represented and non-represented artists in The Annexe, a smaller, more experimental space at the back of the building. ...

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