Ducky
Nairobi, 2019
A photograph taken during Compton’s time at a slum school in Nairobi, this image exudes quiet, gentle contemplation. As the young schoolgirl watches the crowd below, the viewer cannot help being drawn to her, with her charming uniform and backpack indicating a childlike warmth and nostalgia. It is difficult not to wonder what is going through the mind of the girl, as her placid body language set against the more hectic background of people is a stark juxtaposition. The anonymity of the piece allows for the viewer to project almost any meaning onto it, and Humanity does not seek to assign any one definition. Rather, we wish to acknowledge the scintillating experience of simply existing in a moment, which is a human experience that so often goes overlooked.
Available sizes:
- 20 x 24 inches (paper size)
- 30 x 40 inches (paper size)
- 45 x 60 inches (paper size)
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DREAM BIG
Nairobi, 2019
Taken at a slum school in Nairobi, it’s hard to believe that this photograph isn’t staged. Compton wanted the excitement, innocence, and the overall personalities of each child to shine through, and thus nothing shown was posed. This includes the “Dream Big” sign appropriately positioned overhead, which perfectly contextualizes the spirited nature of the school children who are hoping to better themselves for their community. This image represents some of the best themes of Humanity: happiness, communal bonding, and the hopeful pursuit of self-improvement.
Available sizes:
- 20 x 24 inches (paper size)
- 30 x 40 inches (paper size)
- 45 x 60 inches (paper size)
We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your artwork. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle. Please inquire.
TRAVELING LIGHT
Archival Pigment Print 2017
Again drawing on Compton’s recognition of the sublime in his photography, TRAVELING LIGHT manages to combine this abstraction with the instinct to travel. The grandiose range captured in this image establishes a feeling of moving forward, regardless of destination. This image represents one of the most powerful idealisms that inspires travel: the capability for experiential learning, especially of cultures and landscapes that are foreign to oneself and are waiting to be discovered.
- 84 x 57 cm / 33 x 22 in Edition of 5
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