The Sun at its Zenith - Ocean () (Version I)
The Sun at its Zenith - Ocean () (Version I)

Lisa Oppenheim

The Sun at its Zenith - Ocean () (Version I), 185634.5 x 46.5cm28000 USD
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tiled silver toned photographs exposed with sunlightThe approachLondon
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This triptych of black and white landscapes evokes a sense of tranquility and mystery. The compositions feature minimalist, hazy depictions of natural settings, with subtle variations in the placement of the central light source creating a meditative, almost ethereal quality. The artist's use of a muted color palette and soft, atmospheric brushstrokes suggests an exploration of the boundary between abstraction and representation. This work likely reflects the artist's intent to capture the ephemeral essence of the natural world and encourage contemplation of our relationship with the 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)
Lisa OppenheimSüdfranzösische Landschaft, (Version IV), 1945Price on Request
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)
Lisa OppenheimKilled Negatives, After Walker Evans (Untitled), 2015Price on Request
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
Man holding large camera photographing a cataclysmic event, possibly a volcano erupting, (Tiled Ver...
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
Calendar,
Lisa OppenheimCalendar,, 1875Price on Request
Calendar, 1707-1762
Lisa OppenheimCalendar, 1707-1762, 2013Price on Request
The Language of Flowers False Message (Iris) I
Lisa OppenheimThe Language of Flowers False Message (Iris) I, 2013Price on Request
The Language of Flowers Message (Iris) I
Lisa OppenheimThe Language of Flowers Message (Iris) I, 2013Price on Request
Heliograms, (January 15
Lisa OppenheimHeliograms, (January 15, 1876Price on Request
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
Lisa OppenheimMountain of Signs, II, 201720000 USD
Mountain of Signs, I
Lisa OppenheimMountain of Signs, I, 201719000 USD
Landscape Portraits (Apple) (Version IV)
Lisa OppenheimLandscape Portraits (Apple) (Version IV), 201636000 USD
Fish Scale, Véritable Hollandais (Version 29)
Lisa OppenheimFish Scale, Véritable Hollandais (Version 29), 201224000 USD
Fish Scale, Véritable Hollandais (Version 28)
Lisa OppenheimFish Scale, Véritable Hollandais (Version 28), 201224000 USD
Jacquard Weave (SST 211/SST 211a)
Lisa OppenheimJacquard Weave (SST 211/SST 211a), 201440000 USD
Killed Negatives, After Walker Evans (Untitled)
Lisa OppenheimKilled Negatives, After Walker Evans (Untitled), 201510000 USD
Leisure Work III (Version III) (Bottom)
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Passage of the moon over two hours, Arcachon, France Ca. s/2012, April 17
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Nature Morte (Version V)
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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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