Richard Misrach: Color Reverse Scrubs

These large-format abstract photographs take as their source close-ups of shrubland vegetation, digitally reversed along the color spectrum to create supernatural shapes and patterns.

Inverted color photograph of the texture of brush and low-lying plant life

Inverted color close-up photograph of the texture of brush and low-lying plant life

Inverted black-and-white close-up photograph of the texture of tangled branches

Inverted black-and-white close-up photograph of the texture of brush and low-lying plant life

Richard Misrach: Color Reverse Scrubs

These large-format abstract photographs take as their source close-ups of shrubland vegetation, digitally reversed along the color spectrum to create supernatural shapes and patterns.

Richard MisrachUntitled (10-358)

2008

pigment print, 56-1/4 x 112 inches (framed) [142.9 x 284.4 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (38002#FC)

2011

pigment print, 59-7/8 x 121 inches (framed) [152.1 x 307.3 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (364030#FC)

2006

pigment print, 53-1/2 x 93-1/2 inches (framed) [135.9 x 237.5 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (81960#FC)

2008

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 83-5/16 inches (framed) [161.3 x 211.6 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (435310#FC)

2011

pigment print, 64 x 98 inches (framed) [162.6 x 248.9 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (8958#FC)

2011

pigment print, 63 x 144 inches (framed) [160.0 x 365.8 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (22960#FC)

2008

pigment print, 58-3/8 x 117-1/2 inches (framed) [148 x 299 cm]

Framed color photograph of several cargo ships loaded with shipping containers on a blue expanse of water

Richard Misrach: Cargo Ships

Richard Misrach documented cargo ships in the San Francisco Bay during a critical moment for the global shipping industry. Made in the light of early morning or late afternoon, Misrach’s images suggest a comparison to J.M.W Turner’s atmospheric maritime paintings, and recall the careful observation of the sky and water in Misrach’s own “Golden Gate Bridge” series.

Color photograph of several cargo ships on the horizon during sunrise with pinkish clouds — Richard Misrach, Cargo Ships (January 8, 2022, 7:37am), 2022

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm]

Color photograph of cargo ships on the bay during mid day framed in bleached wood — Richard Misrach, Cargo Ships (January 11, 2022, 2:01pm), 2022

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm]

Color photograph of cargo ships traveling on water early morning framed in bleached wood — Richard Misrach, Cargo Ships (January 14, 2022, 7:16pm), 2022

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm]

Color photograph of cargo ship on the water during sunset framed in bleached wood — Richard Misrach, Cargo Ships (January 14, 2022 6:51 am), 2022

pigment print, 63 x 82-1/4 inches (framed) [160 x 208.9 cm]

Color photograph of a cargo ship on the water on a densely foggy evening framed in bleached wood — Richard Misrach, Cargo Ships (November 19, 2021, 7:36pm), 2021

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm]

Richard MisrachCargo Ships (January 11, 2022, 5:02pm)

2022

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm]

Richard MisrachCargo Ships (January 8, 2022, 7:37am)

2022

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm]

Richard MisrachCargo Ships (January 14, 2022, 7:16pm)

2022

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm]

Richard MisrachCargo Ships (January 14, 2022 6:51 am)

2022

pigment print, 63 x 82-1/4 inches (framed) [160 x 208.9 cm]

Richard MisrachCargo Ships (November 19, 2021, 7:36pm)

2021

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm]

Color photograph of a couple embracing in an expanse of water.

Richard Misrach: On The Beach 2.0

An ongoing series exploring the abstracted pattern of an edgeless ocean surface, and the gestures and expressions of bathers adrift in the water.

Color photograph of expansive view of water in bleached wood frame — Richard Misrach, Untitled (July 14, 2016 2:38 PM), 2016 / printed 2022

pigment print, 62-1/2 × 100-1/2 inches (framed) [158.8 x 255.3 cm]

Framed color photograph of a surfer falling in the breaking wave. — Richard Misrach, Icarus Suite #91, 2016

pigment print, 47 x 122 inches (framed) [119.4 x 309.9 cm]

Color photograph of a lone windsurfer on a choppy silver sea — Richard Misrach, Windsurfer, Hawaii, 2008

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 210.2 cm]

Color photograph of two people in water doing acrobats taken from above in bleached wooden frame — Richard Misrach, Untitled (Acrobat Super Grid #8), 2012

pigment print, 63-5/8 x 83-5/8 inches (framed) [161.6 x 212.4 cm]

Color photograph of small waves and ripples on the surface of green water — Richard Misrach, Untitled (November 18, 2013, 4:00PM), 2013

pigment print, 60-3/4 x 122 inches (framed) [154.3 x 310.0cm]

Color photograph of ocean water being reflected by the sun framed in bleached wood frame — Richard Misrach, Untitled (January 29, 2018, 3:13PM), 2018

pigment print, 62-1/2 × 116-1/2 inches (framed) [158.8 × 295.9 cm]

Color photograph of two women floating while holding hands on a calm, green ocean surface — Richard Misrach, Untitled (July 26, 2013, 5:21PM), 2013

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 210.2 cm]

Color photograph of two men standing in knee-deep water near the shore of a calm sea — Richard Misrach, Untitled (November 10, 2012 5:53PM), 2012

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 210.2 cm]

Color photograph of surfer on water with rocks and motion blur framed in bleached wood — Richard Misrach, Untitled (January 17, 2015, 6:36PM), 2015

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 222.9 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (July 14, 2016 2:38 PM)

2016 / printed 2022

pigment print, 62-1/2 × 100-1/2 inches (framed) [158.8 x 255.3 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (November 11, 2012 12:26 PM) [The Kiss #2] framed

2012

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm]

Richard MisrachIcarus Suite #91

2016

pigment print, 47 x 122 inches (framed) [119.4 x 309.9 cm]

Richard MisrachWindsurfer, Hawaii

2008

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 210.2 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (Acrobat Super Grid #8)

2012

pigment print, 63-5/8 x 83-5/8 inches (framed) [161.6 x 212.4 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (November 18, 2013, 4:00PM)

2013

pigment print, 60-3/4 x 122 inches (framed) [154.3 x 310.0cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (January 29, 2018, 3:13PM)

2018

pigment print, 62-1/2 × 116-1/2 inches (framed) [158.8 × 295.9 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (July 26, 2013, 5:21PM)

2013

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 210.2 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (November 10, 2012 5:53PM)

2012

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 210.2 cm]

Richard MisrachUntitled (January 17, 2015, 6:36PM)

2015

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 222.9 cm]

Color photograph of a tall metal and concrete fence receding into the misty horizon on the right

Richard Misrach: Border Cantos

This latest installation in Misrach’s ongoing Desert Cantos series explores the entire length of the US/Mexico border, in photographs made with a large-format camera as well as images captured with an iPhone.

Color photograph of a segment of tall metal fence in the middle of a bare field — Richard Misrach, Wall, Near Los Indios, Texas, 2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Color photograph of a metal fence running over a landscape of rocky hills and low green bushes into the horizon — Richard Misrach, Wall, Tierra Del Sol, California, 2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Color photograph of a tall metal fence segment ending in a bare dirt patch among low-lying trees and plants — Richard Misrach, Wall, Brownsville, Texas, 2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Color photograph of a metal fence made of X-shaped crossbars running through a hilly desert landscape — Richard Misrach, Normandy Wall Near Ocotillo, California, 2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Color photograph of a tattered blue flag standing next to a blue barrel marked AGUA in a desert landscape — Richard Misrach, Agua#1, near Calexico, California, 2014

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Color photograph of a tall metal fence running into the ocean from the beach, with beach goers visible through the bars — Richard Misrach, Playas de Tijuana #1 (Crowded Beach), San Diego, California, 2013

pigment print, 45 x 161-1/2 inches (framed) [114.3 x 410.2 cm]

Color photograph of scattered red ammunition casings lying on a bare cracked ground — Richard Misrach, Shell Casings #36, near Gulf of Mexico, Texas, 2014

pigment print, 17-1/2 x 22-1/2 inches (framed) [44.5 x 57.2 cm]