Pictures at an Exhibition presents images of one notable show every weekday.
Today’s show: “Modest Structures: Caulked Reconstructions 1977-83” is on view at Derek Ellery Gallery in New York through Sunday, April 14. The solo show of works by New Mexico–based photographer Thomas Barrow features a series of the artist’s photo-based, sculptural objects created with paper, silicone caulk, staples, and spray paint.
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Thomas Barrow, From the Seasons: Summer, 1981-82, gelatin silver print, silicone caulk and spray paint.
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Thomas Barrow, Vanity Fair, 1979, toned gelatin silver print, silicone caulk and spray paint.
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Thomas Barrow, From the Series - Modest Structures -Water Tank, 1983, reconstructed gelatin silver prints with caulking, staples, and spray paint.
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Thomas Barrow, Dart Reassembled, 1978, reconstructed gelatin silver prints, staples, and spray paint.
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Installation view of "Modest Structures: Caulked Reconstructions 1977-83," 2019, at Derek Eller Gallery, New York.
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Installation view of "Modest Structures: Caulked Reconstructions 1977-83," 2019, at Derek Eller Gallery, New York.
COURTESY DEREK ELLER GALLERY
Installation view of "Modest Structures: Caulked Reconstructions 1977-83," 2019, at Derek Eller Gallery, New York.
COURTESY DEREK ELLER GALLERY
Installation view of "Modest Structures: Caulked Reconstructions 1977-83," 2019, at Derek Eller Gallery, New York.
COURTESY DEREK ELLER GALLERY
Thomas Barrow, Mine Cloud Variant, 1981, toned gelatin silver print and silicone caulk.
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Thomas Barrow, Reconstructed, Caulked, Interstice, 1977-79, toned gelatin silver print, silicone caulk, and spray paint.
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Thomas Barrow, Caulked Rest Stop, 1979-80, reconstructed gelatin silver prints with caulking, staples, and spray paint.
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Thomas Barrow, Albuquerque Average View, 1981, toned gelatin silver print and silicone caulk.