“Revolution 002, N. Atlantic Ocean, Newfoundland” is a photographic artwork by the artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, created in the year 1990. This piece is representative of the Minimalism movement. The artwork engages with the genre of photography to convey its contemplative nature.
The artwork exudes a serene, yet intriguing composition. It is characterized by a stark, vertical orientation and a monochromatic palette rendered in grayscale. Dominating the right portion of the artwork is a luminous, singular light trail that gracefully curves from the bottom, arcing towards the center, and tapering off at the top end. This line introduces a dynamic element to the otherwise tranquil setting. The left portion of the artwork presents a more subdued and gradient background, creating a subtle contrast with the luminous streak. The minimalistic approach effectively captures a sense of meditative isolation and profound simplicity, hallmark traits of Sugimoto’s distinctive style within his photographic oeuvre.