Mabel presents a figure that feels steady at first glance, yet subtly shifts under closer attention. Built through layered imagery and controlled repetition, the composition holds a quiet structure while allowing small disruptions to alter how the image is read.
The figure exists between familiarity and distance—recognizable, yet never fully fixed. Variations in surface and form introduce a gentle instability, suggesting how identity is shaped through both perception and projection.
As with much of Van Atta’s work, the surface becomes a site of negotiation—where image, identity, and meaning are continuously assembled and redefined through layering and subtle distortion.
Archival giclée print
Printed on heavyweight, museum-quality fine art paper
Multiple sizes available
Unframed
Signed
Small: 8 × 8 in with a 1 inch border
Medium: 12 × 12 in with a 1 inch border
Large: 20 × 20 in with a 2 inch border
Extra Large: 36 × 36 in with a 2 inch border
Mabel presents a figure that feels steady at first glance, yet subtly shifts under closer attention. Built through layered imagery and controlled repetition, the composition holds a quiet structure while allowing small disruptions to alter how the image is read.
The figure exists between familiarity and distance—recognizable, yet never fully fixed. Variations in surface and form introduce a gentle instability, suggesting how identity is shaped through both perception and projection.
As with much of Van Atta’s work, the surface becomes a site of negotiation—where image, identity, and meaning are continuously assembled and redefined through layering and subtle distortion.
Archival giclée print
Printed on heavyweight, museum-quality fine art paper
Multiple sizes available
Unframed
Signed
Small: 8 × 8 in with a 1 inch border
Medium: 12 × 12 in with a 1 inch border
Large: 20 × 20 in with a 2 inch border
Extra Large: 36 × 36 in with a 2 inch border