Petah Coyne - Untitled #831 (Monks Iii), 1992 Gelatin Silver Print

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A contemporary gelatin silver print Untitled #831 (Monks III), 1992 by artist Petah Coyne. Captured in late autumn in the … Read more A contemporary gelatin silver print Untitled #831 (Monks III), 1992 by artist Petah Coyne. Captured in late autumn in the mountains of Koyasan, Japan, this atmospheric photograph depicts a group of Buddhist monks emerging from the forest during their afternoon prayers. Moving in quiet formation from one place to another, they remain immersed in continuous devotion. Coyne's use of a long exposure softens their outlines into ghostly, fluid forms, visually translating the shared energy and spiritual unity of the moment. The resulting image blurs the boundary between documentation and abstraction, evoking both the physical presence and the meditative essence of the monks' ritual.
From a private estate in Birmingham, MI. Additional Provenance: Vaknin Schwartz Gallery, Atlanta, GA. Original gallery tag on verso. Dimensions: 25"h x 34.5"w x 1.5"d (framed). In good vintage condition. Full condition reports are available upon request.
Petah Coyne (1953- ) is an acclaimed American contemporary artist celebrated for her multidisciplinary practice spanning sculpture, installation, and photography. Her work has been exhibited internationally in prestigious venues such as the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Venice Biennale. Coyne's pieces are held in major public collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Recognized with numerous honors, including fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Joan Mitchell Foundation, Coyne is celebrated for her ability to fuse material experimentation with deeply poetic and emotive narratives. See less