The Other 1995

"The Other" is a 1995 black and white photograph by Vasiliy Ryabchenko, a Ukrainian artist known for his provocative and surreal work. The image depicts a woman wearing a grotesque mask made of raw meat and feathers, obscuring her face and creating a disturbing visual. The composition emphasizes the contrast between the woman’s delicate hand and the raw, visceral elements of the mask, drawing attention to the unsettling nature of the piece. The artwork explores themes of identity, transformation, and the unsettling boundary between human and animal.