Adam’s Apple Possibly 1983 - 2008

Editor: This is Paz Errazuriz's black and white photograph, "Adam's Apple." The composition, with the mirror and figure, creates such a layered effect. What strikes me most is the quiet intimacy – how do you interpret this work? Curator: For me, this piece whispers stories of identity and performance. The mirror, of course, is never just a reflection. What do you make of the cigarette, a symbol of rebellion or simply a prop? Editor: Maybe both? It adds a layer of defiance to the self-presentation. I hadn't thought of it that way. Curator: Exactly. It's a question Errazuriz seems to be posing – what is real, and what is constructed? Ultimately, the photograph feels like a beautifully fragile act of self-discovery. Editor: That makes so much sense. Thanks for illuminating that for me.