moebar mahony Possibly 2001 - 2019

Editor: Dylan Vitone's black and white photograph, "moebar mahony," presents a man in a doorway. The cross above the doorway juxtaposed with the man's tattoos creates an intriguing tension. What symbols or cultural references stand out to you? Curator: The cross above the door can symbolize protection or faith, a beacon. However, the man's tattoos might represent a different set of beliefs or experiences. Does the juxtaposition strike you as harmonious or discordant? Editor: Discordant, definitely. It feels like a challenge to traditional notions of religion or morality. Curator: Indeed. Tattoos themselves carry a layered history, from rebellion to self-expression. The doorway becomes a threshold, not just physical, but symbolic. What transitions might the man be facing? Editor: Now I see how the doorway and tattoos add layers of meaning to his identity. Curator: Precisely. Symbols can be incredibly personal, cultural, and even contradictory.