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PETER EATON GURNZ - FIGURE ON STAIRS
Artist: Peter Eaton Gurnz (American, contemporary)
Date: c. 21st century
Medium: Archival pigment print on paper
Dimensions: 43 × 57 cm
Description:
Black-and-white composition, Peter Eaton Gurnz captures a model in a dramatic, almost sculptural pose on a concrete staircase. Dressed in a simple black bodysuit, the figure reclines diagonally across the steps, her elongated limbs creating a dynamic interplay of lines that both echo and disrupt the rigid geometry of the architecture. The stark light streaming from above casts angular shadows that heighten the contrast between body and structure, while the expansive white wall provides a minimalist backdrop that accentuates the scene’s spatial clarity.
Her upward gaze and extended arms introduce a sense of openness and vulnerability, while the strong architectural setting lends a modernist, almost cinematic atmosphere.
Artistic Context:
Gurnz’s work often merges the human form with architectural space, exploring how posture, light, and structure can combine to create emotionally charged images. Here, the body becomes part of the built environment, its organic curves counterbalancing the severity of concrete and shadow.
Artist: Peter Eaton Gurnz (American, contemporary)
Date: c. 21st century
Medium: Archival pigment print on paper
Dimensions: 43 × 57 cm
Description:
Black-and-white composition, Peter Eaton Gurnz captures a model in a dramatic, almost sculptural pose on a concrete staircase. Dressed in a simple black bodysuit, the figure reclines diagonally across the steps, her elongated limbs creating a dynamic interplay of lines that both echo and disrupt the rigid geometry of the architecture. The stark light streaming from above casts angular shadows that heighten the contrast between body and structure, while the expansive white wall provides a minimalist backdrop that accentuates the scene’s spatial clarity.
Her upward gaze and extended arms introduce a sense of openness and vulnerability, while the strong architectural setting lends a modernist, almost cinematic atmosphere.
Artistic Context:
Gurnz’s work often merges the human form with architectural space, exploring how posture, light, and structure can combine to create emotionally charged images. Here, the body becomes part of the built environment, its organic curves counterbalancing the severity of concrete and shadow.
