{"product_id":"winston-salem-room-438-erwin-olaf","title":"Winston Salem - Room 438 - Erwin Olaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eA cinematic photograph from Erwin Olaf's 'Hotel' series, capturing a quiet, introspective moment within a meticulously staged mid-century room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWinston Salem - Room 438 is a photograph from Erwin Olaf's 2005 series, 'Hotel'. The work captures a solitary figure in a hotel room, a recurring motif in Olaf's practice that explores themes of isolation, longing, and the transient nature of human experience. The composition is carefully constructed, with the subject positioned on the edge of a bed, engaged in the mundane act of putting on a sock. This quiet moment is set against a backdrop of mid-century decor, characterised by floral patterns and muted tones that evoke a sense of nostalgia.\n\nOlaf employs a cinematic approach to lighting and staging, creating an atmosphere that feels suspended in time. The room, with its specific textures and period details, functions as a stage for the subject's internal state. The cool, artificial light from the floor lamp contrasts with the dim exterior view through the window, adding a layer of psychological depth to the scene. The figure's posture, hunched and focused, suggests a private narrative that remains elusive to the viewer. By focusing on the intersection of personal space and public accommodation, the image invites reflection on the anonymity of travel and the fragility of the individual within a structured environment. The precision of the print and the deliberate arrangement of every element within the frame demonstrate Olaf's mastery of the medium, where every detail serves the overall mood of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erwin Olaf","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949061775695,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949069967695,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949070000463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949070033231,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949070065999,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Winston-Salem-Room-438_Poster_CompositorV1_1781659577744.jpg?v=1781663710","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/winston-salem-room-438-erwin-olaf","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}