Faces #12 1998

Vibeke Tandberg made this photograph, 'Faces #12,' sometime in her career. Looking at the image, I wonder about the cool grey tone, and the way it makes me feel both calm and a bit distant. I imagine Tandberg experimenting with different lighting and angles, maybe trying to capture something elusive about identity, or even the way we perform it for the camera. There's a quietness in this portrait, an invitation to really look, and maybe see ourselves reflected in the subject's gaze. It reminds me of other photographers who play with perception and reality, like Cindy Sherman, who transforms herself into different characters. Artists are always in conversation, you know, responding to each other's ideas, pushing boundaries, and challenging our expectations. Ultimately, this photograph offers a space for us to bring our own experiences and interpretations, allowing for multiple meanings and possibilities.