Anne de vries

3 copies of the same image layered on top of each other with different sections cut out.

The artist says

"In this work I want to bring the concept how a digital photograph can be duplicated endlessly to a more physical understanding. Therefore I used 3 of the same photographic prints on top of each other in a frame. (similar to the way Layers function in Photoshop software ) It was a joy to know that the picture would still stay complete while taking parts out with a knife. While at the same time the prints got even more unique and gained more value as an art piece." (Anne de Vries 2009)


I like the idea of the artist's perception that the art gains more value as an art piece and i am sure judging on varying perception of art, the value of the art would be debated.
For me it means that one of the pieces would be valuable art, but the artist has chosen to use multiples of that art, therefore adding to the add value.

At the same time, other people may perceive it to be the case that yes three pieces have been used but they are indeed the same piece and when added together still only create one piece, therefore creating the same amount of value as a art piece but in a different way.


However i do LOVELOVE the idea that the picture is still complete although sections have been removed from it.