Ion Zupcu

Ion Zupcu... Untitled, July 14 (2003, sepia toned silver print). From Portfolio 3: Portraits by Ion Zupcu at Meter Gallery. "...Bottles are a great subject for meditation,' says Ion Zupcu. 'They're empty inside, and at the same time very strong on the outside.' The bottles in these images all belong to Zupcu's personal collection, and, true to his bent, each one appears to be sturdy and handcrafted, as if it has—and will continue to—stand the test of time. And this robustness is reflected in the images. Though Zupcu balanced and stacked the bottles in poses that should appear precarious, the images are quiet and classically still-life. Which is not to say that they are as inert as glass. Far from it: The bottles become anthropomorphic when posed—the stems inquisitive, the hefty bottles muscular, the outsized bottles indifferent. These containers easily outlived their original purpose, which was fleeting and now forgotten, but the images that bear witness to their second life are far from empty." Also... more Works by Ion Zupcu at his personal site.