The often-opaque themes in Christopher Williams’s works have in common the artist’s fascination with obsolescence and the relationship between photographs and the objects they document. Known for his high-gloss, crisply focused photographs, reminiscent of the commercial photography of a bygone era, Williams’s subjects range from stacked Ritter Sport chocolate bars to old cameras that have outlived their usefulness. Williams ironically references the practice of retouching in advertising by highlighting the small but conspicuous imperfections in his own subjects.
Former Editor-in-Chief of Artforum Tim Griffin described Williams’s approach as “sociophotographic,” meaning that the work explores underlying codes within photography, advertising, and ethnography (the study of human cultures).
About the work:
K-Line
Matt Dulling Spray
CFC Free
Applications
– Photographic
– Motion Picture
– TV Studio
Removes Glaring Highlights from Polished Surfaces in Camera Work.
Coats evenly with a very fine spray pattern – it effectively dulls any polished object to be photographed.
Directions
Shake the can well, and whilst spraying, hold not more than 30 cm (12 inches) from the object. The spray sets in about 2 minutes, and further coats may be added if necessary. It wipes off easily with a soft cloth and all smears can be removed with a little spirit.
K-Line spray is safe with most materials, but a test should be made on a scrap surface if in doubt, especially with some types of plastics.
Caution Pressurised container.
Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50º C.
Do not pierce or burn even after use.
Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material.
Keep away from sources of ignition – No Smoking.
Keep out of reach of children. Do not breath spray.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Use only in ventilated areas.
Store at a minimum of 20º C UN 1950 Extremely Flammable 2827 S W Kenyon Cranbrook – Kent U.K.
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Registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office Studio Rhein Verlag, Düsseldorf August 24, 2014