Steven B. Smith

American, born 1963

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The image shows an elevated view of a landscape with a valley, mountains in the distance, a chain-link fence, fence posts, and a housing development with rows of houses on an incline. The scene is in black and white, highlighting textures, patterns, and light and shadow.
Steven B. Smith, Rancho Santa Margarita, California, 1996, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.132

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Steven B. Smith · 1996 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.132

The image depicts a landscape dominated by earthworks, graded in layers extending into the distance. The land close to the viewer is divided into a grid-like pattern with dark patches, possibly for agriculture. Further back, there are horizontal layers of earth and gravel fill. In the distance, the terrain rises, curving around a hill and blending into natural rugged hillsides. The scene is rendered in gray tones, emphasizing textures and patterns without color distractions.
Steven B. Smith, Landfill Near Malibu, California, 1995, gelatin silver print, Gift of the UBS Art Collection, 2023.30.131

Landfill Near Malibu, California

Steven B. Smith · 1995 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.30.131