12/06/2026
The last few rays of sunlight illuminate the spines of various books, beckoning the viewer to pick them up. Even if we are tired from the events of the day, a book provides a stimulating escape without even needing to leave our chair. In using reflection and light, Barbara adds a layer of ambiguity to the image: The books are in clear sight, yet the titles are slightly obscured, thus stirring our curiosity and memories. We are encouraged to draw closer, tempted to pick up one of these books for ourselves. By adding to our intrigue, Barbara's work achieves exactly what a good book does for the mind and imagination.
Come see this work and the rest of our "Films, Books & Songs" exhibition! This can be viewed in our main gallery space from 11am-4pm from Thursday to Sunday.
Image: Barbara Oehring, Sunset Books, photography.