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Markham Moor hyperbolic paraboloid

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sam scorer's hyperbolic paraboloid roof at markham moor.

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Paul Graham (British, born 1956), “Ashtray on Table, Morley’s Café, Markham Moor, Nottinghamshire”, 1981; 7 11/16 x 9 9/16 inches; Chromogenic color print

Selected by Lauren Poggi

The color yellow is often used to evoke cheerful or pleasant feelings in our subconscious. It has a warming effect, which allows us to feel uplifted and joyous. However when the color ages, and has a dingy hue, we are often left feeling cautious and uneasy. It has a decaying influence, making one feel uncomfortable.

            Graham has captured a scene composed of mostly nothing other than the color yellow. There is a mustard colored wall with a long table of a slightly lighter shade emerging from it and continuing into the foreground. On the table in the back center, there is a rather bare metal ashtray. There are two metal and wood chairs that reside on either side of the table, almost mirroring each other in positioning.

            There isn’t anything obscure in this image, but it is still completely enthralling. The minimal amount of objects in the composition is complimented by their age and decay. Not to mention the murky hue of the room, which is completely contradicting what one would be sure, were the original intentions of the person whom painted and decorated the room. In the absence of people, the color palette of the room becomes the subject. This is very successful because the whole image is monochromatic, yet again is another reason to focus on the details of the objects.

At first glance, you could ask yourself why this image was taken? Only after taking a considerable amount of time to look at the image, you are able to come up with the answer. How could you not? This room is rare space to come upon, and although there are warm tones to make you feel at ease, you are completely isolated and alone. This room would only feel appropriate with a vast amount of people eating, drinking and celebrating within. Without those subjects, it is completely eerie or perfect.