Judy Pfaff
Cronos series 1997
Collaborative work, Judy Pfaff & Rob van Erve Black-and-white photography
Image: 10 × 7 in. | Framed: 18 × 14 in.
Judy Pfaff (b. 1946) is an American artist celebrated for her innovative, multidisciplinary practice spanning installation, sculpture, and printmaking. Known for her dynamic and immersive visual language, Pfaff often explores themes of time, transformation, and the layering of materials and meaning. Her work challenges traditional boundaries between mediums, creating richly textured compositions that invite close observation and interpretation.
Created in 1997, the Cronos series is part of the Point of Contact permanent collection and was featured in the Point of Contact 1997 issue, Eye On Cinema, Vol. 5 No. 1. The work reflects Pfaff’s engagement with temporality while also resonating with cinematic themes of sequence and perception.
The work presents a compelling exploration of contrast, light, and form. Through its monochromatic palette, Cronos emphasizes tonal variation and composition, inviting viewers to consider the passage of time and the stillness of captured moments within a photographic frame.
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