Celestial Escape

c. 2001

Victoria Gewirz

Associated Names
Victoria Gewirz

Artist, American, born 1961

This is a photograph of an aerial performance featuring four performers engaged in an aerial dance with long fabric. The background shows stylized stars and a sun face, creating a whimsical atmosphere. The play of light and shadow emphasizes the grace and movement of the performers, highlighting their artistry and physical prowess. The black and white tonality enhances the contrast between the performers and the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    inkjet print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Victoria Gewirz

  • Dimensions

    image: 41.91 × 27.94 cm (16 1/2 × 11 in.)
    sheet: 55.88 × 43.18 cm (22 × 17 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.57.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Victoria Gewirz, Wellesley, MA; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by artist, bottom right in graphite: Arabesque

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