Nature Morte  (Version V)

Lisa Oppenheim

Nature Morte (Version V), 194360 x 50cmSign in to view price
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silver gelatin photograph exposed to firelightThe approach
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This striking black-and-white photograph depicts a surreal, dreamlike scene. The composition features an eclectic arrangement of objects, including a gramophone, vases, and various ornamental elements, set against a backdrop of floral patterns and a partially visible figure. The interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of mystery, while the unusual juxtaposition of elements suggests a symbolic or narrative intent. The artist's use of double exposure or other photographic techniques adds to the work's ethereal, almost supernatural quality. This captivating image invites the viewer to ponder the deeper meaning and creative vision behind its enigmatic composition. ...

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Lisa Oppenheim
Artist
Lisa Oppenheim
B.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
Pendant  (Version IX)
Lisa OppenheimPendant (Version IX), 1943
55.8 x 45.8 x 3.9cm
Calendar,
Lisa OppenheimCalendar,, 1875
128.5 x 146.5cm
Calendar, 1707-1762
Mountain of Signs, II
Mountain of Signs, I
Goldener Apfelbaum,
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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