Eclipse no. 6

2001
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Aluminum, Silver gelatine prints
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100x100cm
Tier 2
City & Land
© Jellel Gasteli
The image is a minimalist, monochrome piece that evokes a sense of serene abstraction.

It features what appears to be a segment of a building or structure, characterized by its stark geometric shapes and a palette limited to shades of white and gray. The central form is a large, block-like shape with a flat surface, and it is intersected by a thin, dark vertical opening that might suggest a door or a deep shadow. Atop this shape, there's a hint of a dome, which is only partially visible, softly contrasting with the block's angularity. The surface of the structure has a subtle texture that could be likened to a fine stucco finish or the brush strokes of a canvas, adding depth and a tactile quality to the otherwise austere form.This composition's simplicity and emphasis on form and shadow play create an atmosphere of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to fill the space with personal interpretation. The work is evocative of the tranquility often found in modernist aesthetics, where the interplay of light, form, and space is more important than the representation of any specific subject.

Jellel Gasteli

Tunisia
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1958

Jellel Gasteli

Tunisia
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1958
Jellel Gasteli