Lewis Baltz on Wastelands and Electronic Media
In a 1993 interview with Catherine Grout, Lewis Baltz discusses his shift from black-and-white photography of urban wastelands to color photography focusing on new technologies and anonymous spaces. He reflects on his representation of the 'wasteland', audience reception, the absence of narrative, the relationship between his work and electronic media, and artists who influenced him.
Key facts
- Lewis Baltz began his career with black-and-white photographs of urban and suburban no man's lands, vacant lots, waste, parking lots, and construction sites.
- In 1989, Baltz switched to color photography.
- His curiosity shifted towards new technologies and anonymous spaces.
- Catherine Grout interviewed Baltz for artpress.
- The interview covers Baltz's representation of the 'wasteland'.
- Baltz discusses what he expects from the reception of his images.
- He addresses the absence of narrative in his work.
- He talks about the relationship between his work and new electronic media.
- He mentions artists who influenced his work.
- The interview was published in March 1993.
Entities
Artists
- Lewis Baltz
- Catherine Grout
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —