The practice of copying masters, 2023

My exploration of my photo archives often brings me to unexpected points of reflection, like encountering Nicholas Lamas’ work in the Vienna museum. The tradition of copying masters is ancient, but I’m unsure if the same can be applied to modern a...

My exploration of my photo archives often brings me to unexpected points of reflection, like encountering Nicholas Lamas’ work in the Vienna museum. The tradition of copying masters is ancient, but I’m unsure if the same can be applied to modern art. I wonder whether replicating an installation or object from contemporary art could offer me a fresh perspective or experience. It’s an open question I haven’t fully resolved yet, but the possibility intrigues me.