Converging Territories #22 2004

"Converging Territories #22" (2004) by Lalla Essaydi is a triptych photograph that explores themes of identity, colonialism, and the female form. The work features three panels, each depicting a different stage of a woman being enveloped by a patterned fabric. The first panel shows two women, partially obscured by the fabric, suggesting their vulnerability and the potential for concealment. The second panel is a blank canvas, which represents a transition or a space of reflection. The final panel shows the fabric fully enveloping the woman, creating a sense of transformation and anonymity. This series, "Converging Territories", examines the complexities of the female experience in the context of globalization.