There are many recurring images in Crewdson's work. The parked car with one door open, and the driver standing outside, staring at the ground. Has he forgotten something? Or is he reconsidering his decision to leave?

The floor is covered with flower petals. The remnants of a shredded bouquet? Or is it just the maid's month off? And you can't make it out here, but there are a number of prescription medication bottles on the nightstand. This is another recurring image. Crewdson's subjects often rely on pharmaceutical assistance to relieve whatever troubles they're facing.

All of the images take place at either dawn or dusk, adding more mystery to the scene. Am I looking at the final outsome of some unknown act, or the first steps toward a new one.
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The dinner table is another of the artists favorite subjects. The obvious first question is "where's dad?" The chair's pulled out. Did he just leave, or is the family hoping for his arrival?

Another recurring image...people (often children or teenagers) looking for something. You ever see River's Edge? about the group of kid's looking for the body of the girl their friend just murdered. That's the vibe going on here. Or maybe someone just lost their keys.

Many times the subjects are naked. I think Crewdson is trying to show that the thoughts or concerns these people are having are stopping them in their tracks. From the luggage and the business suit in the closet, her travel is probably work related, or she's here for a funeral...who knows?

Once again...car stopped in the middle of the street, this time with someone waiting inside. There is one door open and the woman who got out is looking down, thinking about something. You take it from there.

What the hell are you lookin' at? And no, you can't have any of my Xanax

I couldn't even begin to guess what's going on here. I will say she's really hot.

This was one of the most bizarre images. Again, we have teens, and some of them are looking for something. But the main character has his hands tied behind his back, and he's looking at a hole. It should be noted that according to the gallery guide, these images were shot in New Englnd...many in Rutland, VT. It's like he's saying we'd be surprised if we knew what was really going down in those towns we never hear about.

And I've saved my favorite 'til the end. The white office building the woman appears to be looking at is named the "Wreaks" building, home of the Wreaks Communication Group. Right next to the Wreaks sign is the sign of another business in the building...a hearing aid store, and the entrance at the front is for a pregnancy center. Pregnanacy as in ObGyn, or abortion clinic? Not sure, but it looks like Mr. Crewdson is making a statement about certin things. Just another layer in what are some very complex and absolutly wonderful pieces.

For more of Mr. Crewdson's work, including some images from the current show (also much better quality - sorry, cheap camera) Go to Artnet.com