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Photography by Ira Gardner

Art Appreciation

Posted on December 15, 2017

In a darkened room there is a single woman under a spotlight who is seated while viewing a Mark Rothko painting. To really appreciate a Rothko painting you have to sit still and stare. The colors will suddenly vibrate and create an intense experience.

This image is part of my “ineffable” portfolio.

Camera: Canon 5D
Portland Oregon, May 2013

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