Red payphone on a broken shelf on a wall in Kochi India | Limited Edition of 10
Vibrant Red Payphone on a Weathered Wall in Kochi India Wall Art
This photograph captures a striking red payphone perched on a dilapidated wooden shelf against a weathered yellow wall in Kochi, India. The phone's vibrancy contrasts with the faded, cracked, and peeling paint, creating a rich tapestry of color and texture. The red cord curls loosely, adding a bit of tension to an otherwise still scene. The wall's weathered state, with its layers of chipped paint revealing the years gone by, provides a gritty backdrop that complements the phone’s bold, almost defiant presence.
What I find captivating about this photograph is the juxtaposition of the modern, industrial payphone with the raw, decaying surroundings. It’s as if the phone, something once essential, now feels out of place yet still stands as a reminder of communication from another time. The wall itself feels like it holds stories, with every scratch and layer of paint telling its history. The phone and the wall create an odd balance of decay and resilience.
Personal note: I was immediately drawn to the bright red phone against the muted tones of the decayed wall. Something about the clash of vibrant color and decay fascinates me. The phone holds on to its purpose even as the world crumbles.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2010
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
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