ALEC SOTH (B. 1969)
ALEC SOTH (B. 1969)
ALEC SOTH (B. 1969)
ALEC SOTH (B. 1969)
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ALEC SOTH (B. 1969)

Charles, Vasa, Minnesota, 2002

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ALEC SOTH (B. 1969)
Charles, Vasa, Minnesota, 2002
chromogenic print, printed 2004
signed, titled, dated, and numbered 'A/P' in ink on artist's label; credited, titled, dated, and numbered on gallery and exhibition labels (frame backing board)
image: 39 ½ x 31 ½ in. (100.3 x 80 cm.)
overall framed: 41 x 33 in. (104.1 x 83.8 cm.)
This work is one of two artist's proofs aside from an edition of ten.
來源
Peter Hay Halpert Fine Art, New York;
acquired from the above by the present owner, 2011.
出版
Alec Soth, Alec Soth: Sleeping by the Mississippi, Second Edition, Steidl, Göttingen, 2008, cover and n.p.
Siri Engberg et al., From Here to There: Alec Soth's America, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, 2010, back cover, p. 56.
Walter Moser et al., American Photography, The Albertina Museum, Vienna, 2020, pg. 166.
展覽
San Francisco, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, de Young Museum, Real to Real: Photographs from the Trevor Traina Collection, June 9, 2012 - September 16, 2012.
Vienna, The Albertina Museum, American Photography, August 24, 2021 - November 28, 2021.

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Rebecca Jones
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This photograph is the cover of Alec Soth: Sleeping by the Mississippi (Second Edition, Steidl, Göttingen, 2008)

Alec Soth’s Charles Vasa, Minnesota, 2002, captures a moment of serene introspection that speaks to the heart of human solitude and contemplation. The photograph is a visual poem set against the vast, open landscape of Minnesota, highlighting Soth’s talent for transforming the ordinary into something profoundly evocative.

In this print, a young man named Charles stands alone in an expansive field. The field and Charles’s solitary figure create a poignant contrast, emphasizing themes of isolation and introspection. The intimate details of the photo, aided by the domination of earthy tones and soft hues in the photograph’s color palette, draw the viewer into Charles’s expression and stance. His gaze, shielded by the glare of his glasses, invites viewers to ponder the narrative behind the image – what thoughts occupy Charles’s mind? Why is he holding two model planes? Does he reside in this location alone?

Taken during Soth’s travels through the Midwest for his renowned project, Sleeping by the Mississippi, this photograph is part of a broader narrative exploring American life and the search for meaning in overlooked places. Sleeping by the Mississippi has been celebrated for its poignant exploration of personal and geographical landscapes, and Charles Vasa, Minnesota, is a standout example from this series. The photograph not only reflects Soth’s keen ability to connect deeply with his subjects, but also encapsulates the universal themes of solitude and reflection. The way Soth captures Charles in this quiet moment transforms the image into a timeless reflection on the human condition.

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