Adam’s Apple Possibly 1983 - 2008

Editor: Paz Errazuriz's photograph, Adam's Apple, feels both intimate and staged. I'm struck by the mirror reflecting the subject's back, creating a sense of duality. What symbols or cultural references do you see in this image? Curator: The mirror itself is a powerful symbol, reflecting not just the subject's physical form, but also perhaps a fractured or multifaceted identity. Consider the "apple" in the title; it's loaded with religious, mythological, and gendered connotations. Does it speak to a loss of innocence, or a claiming of forbidden knowledge? Editor: That's fascinating. The title definitely shifts my perspective on the image. Curator: Indeed. Errazuriz invites us to contemplate how individuals navigate societal expectations and construct their own narratives through symbolic representation. It's a potent exploration of identity and self-perception. Editor: I see that now. It definitely gives a new layer of understanding.