Artwork
Golden Apple
Golden Apple is a photographic photography by James Casebere. It dates from 1986 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
James Casebere's 'Golden Apple' is a photograph of a specially constructed sculpture/model, characteristic of the artist's practice of creating three-dimensional setups solely for photographic capture.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, 'Golden Apple', exists in a monochromatic, artificial realm, echoing the abstraction of traditional black-and-white photography in a physical, sculptural form.
Technique & Style
The work contrasts a colourless, modeled subject with a luminous lightbox display, subverting the typical use of lightboxes for vibrant, commercial imagery.
Context
'Golden Apple' reflects Casebere's exploration of perception, challenging the viewer to reconcile the mundane materiality of the sculpted subject with its elevated, glowing presentation.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Casebere makes photographs that look like empty buildings or landscapes. He’s part of a group of American artists working now who use images to explore space and memory. Peek at Golden Apple, a 1986 photo where a…
