Untitled (My Mouth) 1992

Tanya Marcuse's 1992 photograph, "Untitled (My Mouth)," is a close-up portrait of the artist's mouth, cropped at the neck. The photograph's soft focus and subtle lighting creates a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, highlighting the fragility of the human form. The artist's choice to focus solely on the mouth, a symbol of communication and expression, suggests a deep exploration of personal identity and the power of language. This intimate and evocative photograph, presented in a small scale, invites viewers to engage in a personal reflection on the complexities of self-expression.