Shopper Photograph - Limited Edition of 10

The photograph titled "Shopper," from Edgar Wittek's "Panopticon" exhibition, captures a solitary figure against the stark, artificially lit backdrop of a commercial landscape. Shot on Fuji Superia 400 film with a Mamiya RB 67s camera and a Mamiya Sekor C 90mm f/3.8 MF lens, the image is a study in modern isolation and consumer culture. Under the cold glow of commercialism, the shopper is depicted as a lone wanderer traversing the expanse of a parking lot that belongs to a large, faceless supermarket. The setting sun casts long shadows, and the figure is engulfed in a sea of emptiness, surrounded by the vastness of the concrete space. The image's composition underscores the paradox of abundance and desolation that characterizes the act of shopping in the contemporary era. This haunting tableau is a commentary on the detachment and anonymity that pervade spaces designed for consumption. Despite the proximity to a place bustling with goods and activity, the individual in "Shopper" seems adrift, hinting at the subtle alienation that can accompany our most mundane rituals. In this single frame, Wittek eloquently expresses the irony of personal disconnect amid societal plenty, a theme that resonates deeply in the collective consciousness of urban dwellers. The image stands as a poignant reminder of the impersonal nature of our public spheres, inviting reflection on the true cost of our consumer-driven lives.

Photography:Ink on Paper

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:10

Size:31.5 W x 31.5 H x 0.2 D in

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