A clown’s briefcase carries the evidence of who he is, who he was, and who he may be pretending not to be.

At first glance, the object is unmistakable. Look longer and its planes begin colliding: briefcase, clown, color, shadow—and perhaps a cat that may or may not be there.

This Doublehue MVP asks how little we need to see before we decide that we recognize something.

8 × 10 inches
Original painting
$50