Photograph © Sindi Schorr 2008
Sometimes mannequins are as complicated as real people are. Here, a seated male, with platinum blonde hair may at first glance be simply dismissed as a metro-sexualized mannequin, almost feline with his coiffed eyebrows, sphinx like stare and arched claw like hand, but there is another layer at play here. Under analysis, the body language of the hand and its proximity to the chiseled chin tells us that we are to draw our eye to his jaw. He is almost scratching his chin, classic body language lexicon to suggest doubt or incredulity, i.e., “pulling one’s chin”. His lips are not fully closed, nor so animated as to actually suggest speech, but it almost suggests that he has either drawn or exhaled an almost audible breath. He is in active repose, if not come hither. His eyes are slightly cast down by the heavy brow that reinforces the sense that something has just happened, that he is weighing something heavy, almost trying to read something dubious. He is handsome, desirous and suggests a kind of quiet danger, as if he is about to spark, if not ignite.
Sculpted, I believe by Michael Katok, a Russian sculptor; manufactured by a French firm, Windows Mannequins (owned by COFRAD), he is sold here in the US by American representative, Goldsmith Mannequins.
Photography is a mostly unconscious art form. While the lens of the camera is an extension of our eye, it is also operates as an extension of our soul. Photography has the ability to capture the most visceral moments and magically encapsulate their narrative. Great photography reveals what we already see, but supplies an explanation
I just recently updated the “Sindi Schorr Photographs” album with a dozen fresh images as captured by Ms. Schorr. I invite you to spend a little time with them. Over the next few days, I will be selecting an image or two, to post. As always, I’ll be providing my analysis and commentary, but invite you to post your reactions as well
If you live nearby, please note the work of Sindi Schorr has not gone unnoticed. Ms. Schorr is showing in two upcoming prestigious exhibits…
Il Chiostro:
At the Broome Street Gallery in New York City (located at 498 Broome St. just East of West Broadway in SoHo) The exhibit is open Tuesday through Sunday, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, March 3rd through the 15th, 2009.
The Artists' Reception, to be held on Saturday, March 7th, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Call for 212-226-6085 for further details.
Immigration: Community Culture & Change:
At the HP Gallery at Calumet Photo, 22 West 22nd Street, 2ndFloor, in New York City. The exhibit is open from March 9th thru 21st, 2009. The Artists’ Reception, to be held on Friday, March 6th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Sponsored in part by the Professional Women Photographers
