The Other 1995

"The Other" is a 1995 black and white photograph by Vasiliy Ryabchenko, depicting a figure shrouded in a textured fabric that covers their entire body except one visible eye. The subject holds a cigarette and sits with their elbow on a table, creating an unsettling and mysterious atmosphere. This work reflects the artist's interest in exploring the human condition and the complexities of identity. Ryabchenko's photograph invites the viewer to contemplate the hidden nature of the individual, while simultaneously evoking a sense of alienation and vulnerability.