Model Study 5 2008

"Model Study 5" (2008) by Finnish photographer Elina Brotherus, is a self-portrait where the artist's nude form is reflected in a distressed mirror, creating a sense of vulnerability and introspection. The distorted reflection, captured in a photograph, evokes a sense of fragility and the passage of time. The image is a powerful example of Brotherus's exploration of her own identity through the lens of self-portraiture, blurring the line between the subject and the artist. The piece is considered part of the genre of contemporary photography, and it is a poignant reflection on the human condition.