Sally’s work is defined by its pomo sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Twined Basketry Bowl
Sally Burris (Pomo, 1840-1912) Northern California

Rodney Plogger at 6:01, from the series "Immediate Family"
Sally Mann American, born 1951

Popsicle Drips, from the series "Immediate Family"
Sally Mann American, born 1951

White (Bianco)
Alberto Burri Italian, 1915–1995

Holding Virginia, from the series "Immediate Family"
Sally Mann American, born 1951

Dog Scratches, from the series "Immediate Family"
Sally Mann American, born 1951

Mold (Muffa)
Alberto Burri Italian, 1915–1995

Last Light, from the series "Immediate Family"
Sally Mann American, born 1951

At Warm Springs
Sally Mann American, born 1951

Easter Dress
Sally Mann American, born 1951

Deep South, Untitled (Three Drips)
Sally Mann American, born 1951

The Ditch
Sally Mann American, born 1951

Three Generations
Sally Mann American, born 1951

Untitled (Sherry and Her Grandmother), from the series "At Twelve"
Sally Mann American, born 1951

Virginia in the Sun, from the series "Immediate Family"
Sally Mann American, born 1951

Julie, John, and Doll House, from the series "At Twelve"
Sally Mann American, born 1951

Georgia, Untitled (Black Spot)
Sally Mann American, born 1951

Georgia, Untitled (Little Branch)
Sally Mann American, born 1951

Serigraph 1 D, from Triptych D
Alberto Burri Italian, 1915-1995

Sally Slips Bye-Bye
Jim Nutt American, born 1938