Bill Keffeler
The Unexpected Hall
Image Created: 2024
Medium: Giclée Fine Art Inkjet Print, Enhanced Matt Paper
Edition: Open
Image: 16″ x 24″
Unframed: $48
On a sweltering July afternoon, seeking refuge from the relentless Arizona heat, I found myself wandering through the quieter corridors of the Phoenix Art Museum. In one such secluded hall, I was suddenly captivated by an unexpected play of light and shadow. As sunlight streamed through a solitary window, it created a striking pattern of reflections and shadows within the stark, minimalistic interior. The light seemed to dance across the concrete walls, while the shadows, carrying the shapes of trees outside, cast an almost surreal contrast between the natural world and the manmade environment. This interplay of illumination and darkness captured the essence of the museum’s purpose—to reflect, to inspire, and to transform. In this moment, the light and shadow worked in harmony to evoke a sense of mystery and depth, making this unassuming corner a piece of art in itself.