Interruptions

2016
Epson ink-jet photograph, aluminum, rocks
15″ x 20″ x 2″

: Interruptions 1

: Interruptions 2

: Interruptions 3

: Interruptions Brown/Blue

: Interruptions: Crosswalk

: Interruptions: truck door

: Interruptions: measuring cups

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from L’Encyclopédie: Miroitier

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