Elvis "Themselvis": Leigh Crow 1993

Nancy Andrews made this black and white photograph, Elvis "Themselvis": Leigh Crow, and it captures a mood, a vibe, like the artist was just hanging out with her friend. Look at that Presley devotee lounging on the bed! I imagine Nancy snapping away, catching this person in a moment of reverie, surrounded by their obsession. Those eyes though! Andrews has caught such a stillness. It’s like she’s pulled back the curtain on something intensely private, something that's both performative and completely genuine. You can almost hear Elvis crooning in the background. It reminds me of Nan Goldin's snapshots of her friends. There's a similar sense of intimacy, like we’re being let in on a secret. It makes you wonder what's on their playlist, what they're thinking. The way Andrews frames it all, it's not just fandom, it’s like a whole world unfolding. Artists are always riffing off each other, creating these echoes across time. It’s pretty cool when you think about it!