Jessica Backhaus: Harbor, 2010

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German artist Jessica Backhaus’s series Once, Still and Forever is about human emotions—ones that all of us feel or have felt at some point in our lives. Her poetic and sometimes q uite melancholy images are like a mosaic, a puzzle that celebrates the beauty of ordinary moments often ignored, as well as the residue of loves past and memories forgotten. The image of the ball floating on the still, glistening water in Harbor is a familiar one, inviting a strong emotional connection with the viewer. The light-filled red ball stands out from the muted color planes, calling attention to itself as if it were a memory seeking to be recollected. Show more