This small bust of brown clay, striking in its realism, has been captured from four different angles through the lens of the camera. The highly nuanced palette of these images transforms the originally serene and gentle countenance into a metallic gleam, rendering the expression intriguing. In a staging and choice of color that could initially be labeled as pop or even kitsch, the duality with the underlying classicism of the subject creates an unexpected approach and a play of visual manipulation.
What might have appeared as a simple fusion of cultural references metamorphoses into a contemplation of contrasts, dualities, and emotions concealed beneath the surface. An invitation to explore the intricate realm where superficial allure mingles with unsettling peculiarity, where the familiar becomes foreign.