Michelle Keim: Iron Beauties June 2 — July 8, 2006
Michelle Keim grew up in rural Ohio, an area more known for its rolling pastures than industrial parks. While in college at the Columbus College of Art and Design, she became fascinated by the industrial landscape and its overbearing presence. Keim started photographing active industry in the Midwest in 1992 and moved to Chicago three years later to get closer to the great steel metropolis of Gary, Indiana.
The industrial landscapes have led Keim to explore the fascinating concept of power. Power is an overwhelming force, inherent in the utilitarian structures she shoots. The scale and function of industry rivals the sublime beauty associated with natural forms and forces. Keim accentuates this relationship by photographing at night, which eliminates details in the massive forms. These are often dark and silhouetted or artificially illuminated, creating a level of obscurity.
The ultimate goal for Keim is to emphasize the force and drama with which active industrial structures rise up from the contemporary landscape. Steel mills and power plants contain the same tense beauty and spectacular power as volcanoes and electrical storms, and serve as a reminder that industrial age technology is powerfully in the present. Michelle Keim's work can also be seen in her newly released book, Iron Beauties, published by Nazraeli Press.
All images from 2010-present are available as 20 x 30" pigment prints prints made in an edition of 9. Pieces range in price from $1800 to $2500, depending on availability.
All images from 2001-2009 are available as 20 x 24", 30 x 40" and 40 x 50" chromogenic dye prints made in a total edition of 15, so any of the above sizes are available within that edition. Pieces are $1800, $2500 and $3500, respectively. Framing is included. All pieces are mounted and UV glazed and flush-framed with a galvanized steel frame.
Please call: (312) 266-2350 for prices of specific pieces. Prices are print only unless otherwise indicated.
Michelle Keim Blast Furnace II, Acme Steel , 1998
Michelle Keim,Blast Furnace II, Acme Steel , 1998
From the Iron Beauties series
24 x 20”, 40 x 30”, and 50 x 40” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim M/V Darya Kamal-Bow, 1998
Michelle Keim,M/V Darya Kamal-Bow, 1998
From the Iron Beauties series
24 x 20”, 40 x 30”, and 50 x 40” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim M/V Kamenitza, 1998
Michelle Keim,M/V Kamenitza, 1998
From the Iron Beauties series
24 x 20”, 40 x 30”, and 50 x 40” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim Pallet Company #1, Dover, OH, 2002
Michelle Keim,Pallet Company #1, Dover, OH, 2002
From the Iron Beauties series
20 x24”, 30 x 40”, and 40 x 50” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim Pallet Company, Dover, OH, 1993
Michelle Keim,Pallet Company, Dover, OH, 1993
From the Iron Beauties series
20 x24”, 30 x 40”, and 40 x 50” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim Paper Mill, Chillicothe, OH , 1995
Michelle Keim,Paper Mill, Chillicothe, OH , 1995
From the Iron Beauties series
20 x24”, 30 x 40”, and 40 x 50” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim Paper Mill, Circleville, OH, 1993
Michelle Keim,Paper Mill, Circleville, OH, 1993
From the Iron Beauties series
24 x 20”, 40 x 30”, and 50 x 40” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim Papermill, Circleville, OH, 1995
Michelle Keim,Papermill, Circleville, OH, 1995
From the Iron Beauties series
20 x24”, 30 x 40”, and 40 x 50” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim Papermill, Coshocton, OH, 2002
Michelle Keim,Papermill, Coshocton, OH, 2002
From the Iron Beauties series
20 x24”, 30 x 40”, and 40 x 50” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim Power Station, Toledo, OH , 1993
Michelle Keim,Power Station, Toledo, OH , 1993
From the Iron Beauties series
24 x 20”, 40 x 30”, and 50 x 40” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim Quenching Tower, Acme Steel , 1998
Michelle Keim,Quenching Tower, Acme Steel , 1998
From the Iron Beauties series
24 x 20”, 40 x 30”, and 50 x 40” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim Raw Material, 1999
Michelle Keim,Raw Material, 1999
From the Iron Beauties series
20 x24”, 30 x 40”, and 40 x 50” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim Steel Mill , 1999
Michelle Keim,Steel Mill , 1999
From the Iron Beauties series
20 x24”, 30 x 40”, and 40 x 50” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim Tank Field, Gary, IN, 1997
Michelle Keim,Tank Field, Gary, IN, 1997
From the Iron Beauties series
20 x24”, 30 x 40”, and 40 x 50” chromogenic dye print
Edition of 15
Michelle Keim Transformers, WI, 2003
Michelle Keim,Transformers, WI, 2003
From the Iron Beauties series
20 x24”, 30 x 40”, and 40 x 50” chromogenic dye print
