Modern Day Leper examines the dynamics of visibility, exclusion, and social perception. The figure is constructed through layered imagery and subtle fragmentation, suggesting both presence and distance—seen, yet set apart.
The composition reflects how individuals can be defined or reduced through external judgment, where visibility does not equate to inclusion. What appears direct begins to shift, revealing the tension between recognition and isolation.
Through repetition and disruption, the work considers how contemporary forms of stigma persist—often less overt, yet deeply embedded in cultural perception. As with much of Van Atta’s practice, the surface becomes a site of negotiation, where identity is shaped, obscured, and redefined through layering and 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
Modern Day Leper examines the dynamics of visibility, exclusion, and social perception. The figure is constructed through layered imagery and subtle fragmentation, suggesting both presence and distance—seen, yet set apart.
The composition reflects how individuals can be defined or reduced through external judgment, where visibility does not equate to inclusion. What appears direct begins to shift, revealing the tension between recognition and isolation.
Through repetition and disruption, the work considers how contemporary forms of stigma persist—often less overt, yet deeply embedded in cultural perception. As with much of Van Atta’s practice, the surface becomes a site of negotiation, where identity is shaped, obscured, and redefined through layering and 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