The photograph titled “Ken Clark” was taken by the artist Lee Friedlander and is associated with Alaska. However, the given year is not specified accurately as “Photograph Year: Alaska” seems to be a confusion between the location and the date of the photograph.
In the black and white photograph, a man appears to be in the act of hammering a large wooden beam that is part of a log structure. He is caught in mid-swing with the hammer raised above his shoulder, giving a sense of movement and work in progress. The man is dressed in casual attire with a checked shirt, suspenders, and pants, reflecting a practical, labor-intensive setting. Behind him, there is a serene backdrop featuring a calm body of water and a partially visible fence line, suggesting a rural or remote environment, possibly in Alaska. The photograph has a candid, documentary-style feel, typical of Friedlander’s approach to capturing every day, unposed scenes and subjects.
