Martha presents a figure that feels steady and composed, yet quietly complex beneath the surface. Constructed through layered imagery and measured repetition, the composition holds a sense of structure while allowing subtle disruptions to shift how the image is perceived.
The figure suggests familiarity, but never fully resolves—hovering between recognition and projection. Variations in tone and surface introduce a restrained tension, reflecting how identity is shaped through both internal construction and external expectation.
As with much of Van Atta’s work, the surface becomes a site of negotiation—where image, identity, and meaning are continuously assembled, softened, 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
Martha presents a figure that feels steady and composed, yet quietly complex beneath the surface. Constructed through layered imagery and measured repetition, the composition holds a sense of structure while allowing subtle disruptions to shift how the image is perceived.
The figure suggests familiarity, but never fully resolves—hovering between recognition and projection. Variations in tone and surface introduce a restrained tension, reflecting how identity is shaped through both internal construction and external expectation.
As with much of Van Atta’s work, the surface becomes a site of negotiation—where image, identity, and meaning are continuously assembled, softened, 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