Artist
James Casebere (American, born 1953)American, born 1953
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Life Story #1 Part 1
Date1978
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 14 15/16 × 21 3/4 in. (37.9 × 55.3 cm)
Sheet: 19 7/8 × 23 3/4 in. (50.5 × 60.3 cm)
Sheet: 19 7/8 × 23 3/4 in. (50.5 × 60.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Allison V. Smith and Barry Whistler in honor of Clinton T. Willour
Object number2018.104
Not on view
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Department
PhotographyObject Type
Casebere constructs and photographs tabletop models made from paper, cardboard,
Styrofoam, and other materials. Carefully staged and lit to evoke deep-seated
memories and emotions, his works blur the line between reality and fabrication.
In this image, the first of his series Life Story, Casebere has built
and photographed a colonialstyle suburban house. Reminiscent of a child’s
drawing, complete with garage, picture window, and lawnmower, the construction
is an inoffensive, generic, and nostalgic representation of the artist’s own
beginnings.
ProvenanceAllison V. Smith and Barry Whistler, Dallas; given to MFAH, 2018.
Exhibition History“It’s Only Black and White….But I Like I It," Barry Whistler Gallery, December 2, 2017-January 6, 2018.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed in pencil, verso, top right: Life Story #1 Chapt 1 // Casebere 1978 2/2
Printed in blue and black, verso, on applied label top center of frame backing: BARRY // WHISTLER // GALLERY // 315 Cole Street #120 // Dallas, TX 75207 // 214.939.0242 // // JAMES CASEBERE // Life Story #1, Chapter 1, 1978 // Black and white photograph // 19 7/8 x 23 3/4 inches
Stamped in black, verso, bottom left of frame backing: UV GLASS
Printed in blue and black, verso, on applied label top center of frame backing: BARRY // WHISTLER // GALLERY // 315 Cole Street #120 // Dallas, TX 75207 // 214.939.0242 // // JAMES CASEBERE // Life Story #1, Chapter 1, 1978 // Black and white photograph // 19 7/8 x 23 3/4 inches
Stamped in black, verso, bottom left of frame backing: UV GLASS
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