John Baldessari's "Hands and/or Feet (Part One)" series from 2009 continues his exploration into the realms of conceptual and surrealist art. This series features a variety of works that showcase Baldessari's unique ability to blend photography and painting into intriguing compositions. The artworks typically involve the juxtaposition of human appendages with unexpected elements or contexts, creating a visual dialogue that is at once familiar and disorienting.

For example, one piece in the series, titled "Piglet/Hands (One Green)," utilizes a three-dimensional archival print that is laminated with Lexan and mounted on Sintra, with the application of acrylic paint. This work, like others in the series, plays with scale, color, and form to challenge viewers' perceptions and expectations​ (Marian Goodman)​.

Another notable piece, "Duck Feet/Swimfin," employs similar techniques, showcasing Baldessari's penchant for combining disparate elements to create new, thought-provoking images. This work also emphasizes the artist's interest in the relationship between the object and its representation, as well as the ways in which context can alter meaning​ (Marian Goodman)​.

Baldessari's "Hands and/or Feet (Part One)" series is a testament to his lifelong commitment to pushing the boundaries of visual art. By using familiar components in unfamiliar ways, he invites viewers to reconsider their own processes of perception and interpretation. Each piece in the series stands as a unique exploration of the potential for imagery to convey complex ideas and emotions, even (or especially) when those images are manipulated or recontextualized in surprising ways.

The series was showcased at Marian Goodman Gallery, reflecting Baldessari's standing in the art world as an influential figure whose work continues to engage and inspire a broad audience. His ability to merge various mediums and techniques has cemented his legacy as a pivotal figure in conceptual art, with works that resonate on multiple levels and continue to spark dialogue and debate​ (Marian Goodman)​.