Untitled, Pennsylvania

2023–2024

Wesaam Al-Badry

Associated Names
Wesaam Al-Badry

Artist, American, born Iraq, 1984

The image captures a scene from a slightly elevated point of view, looking over a grassy area towards a large industrial site. Closest to us, two children on small motorized vehicles—a red dirt bike and a pink ATV—are parked on the grass, wearing colorful helmets and casual clothing. Beyond them, the industrial site is dominated by a tall drilling rig, surrounded by numerous containers and equipment, enclosed by high fencing. The horizon line is low in the image, revealing a backdrop of rolling hills under a sky transitioning from blue to light pink. The overall color palette features natural greens and browns, with vibrant splashes from the children's vehicles and attire. Trees frame the image on both sides.
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Center for Contemporary Documentation, Lincoln, NE; gift to NGA, 2026.

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