This striking artwork mixed media is a diptych featuring two monochromatic photographic prints encased in intricately cracked glass. The left panel portrays a mannequin-like figure in an elegant pose, illuminated by stark, angular light, creating dramatic shadows across its form. The right panel complements with a similar figure seated in a contemplative manner, surrounded by mechanical elements that evoke a surreal, industrial atmosphere. The shattering effect of the glass introduces a sense of decay and fragmentation, enhancing the visual tension and depth. This juxtaposition of human and machine, life and artifice, invites viewers to explore themes of identity, vulnerability, and the passage of time. The careful manipulation of light and texture elevates the piece, creating an immersive, thought-provoking experience.
Paper costumes that seem borrowed from Oskar Schlemmer’s triadic ballet make the ballerinas look like marionettes. Their dislocation recalls the puppets Hans Bellmer featured in his surreal photographic experiments.
