TV (geometric man) â€?Santa Barbara, CA â€?1974 1974

Editor: This is Dennis Feldman's "TV (geometric man) Santa Barbara, CA 1974." It's a gelatin silver print, and I find the composition so stark. What formal elements stand out to you? Curator: The rigorous geometry of the television set against the organic stains on the floor creates a compelling tension. Note also the planar recession established by the dresser and doorway. Editor: So, it's all about the relationships between the shapes and lines? Curator: Precisely. The tonal range, from the stark white of the television screen to the deep blacks of the doorway, is crucial for understanding the spatial organization. What do you make of this? Editor: I hadn’t considered how the tones define the space. That’s a great perspective! Curator: Indeed. It's through this visual language that the photograph communicates.