I took a day trip up to Peekskill recently, and as I was walking down N. Division Street, I noticed this odd display in a store window: the art works – if that’s what they are, I assume – are labeled and priced as “Lint: $25” and “Dirt: $25.” I didn’t see any indication of who the artist might be, or who to contact if one wanted to buy lint or dirt for $25, but it’s certainly an unexpected find. If you’re wondering, whatever used to be in this space is gone, and someone placed them in the window of a place that is available real estate, so it’s not like I could walk in and ask.
Below is a close-up view of each, and to be honest with you, my art history background has me making visual associations between these pieces and some other artists. They both have a bit of an Antonio Tapies feel, and the “lint” image also reminds me of an Irving Penn Cigarette photograph. The “dirt” image also gives me an Ed Ruscha vibe, since the word is included in the art.
If anyone knows the backstory on these, or the name of the artist, please share in the comments section below so that I can give proper credit.
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