Friday, July 9, 2010

Ballerina in Recession



Amelia and I created this image in her Washington Heights apartment. Feedback to this image has been mostly focused around eating disorders within the dance world. To be quite honest when Amelia and I created this image it was based upon the poverty associated with being an artist.  Amelia’s refrigerator happened to be empty and we had a conversation of the monetary sacrifices we each made to our art. This image was a product of that exchange.

5 comments:

  1. Here's another angle based on the temp here today...she doesn't have AC! Sorry, it was my first thought when I saw the pic ;D I do love it and the actual intent though.

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  2. Just Love it! Ballerina even in the refrigerator!!!!

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  3. What I totally love about the picture is that it comes with such a deep meaning rather than just a pose and a picture

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  4. stunning shot, actually. My first thought was: "Artist living in New York = empty fridge," rather than "eating disorder," though the latter is unfortunately too often the case with models and ballerinas. the way she languishes over the door of the fridge ... ahhh. and perfect choice to go w/ B & W!

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