"This is the only way Sara would pose for a picture, being dressed in this disguise" 1957

This unassuming photograph captures a peculiar moment of Sara in disguise. I can only imagine Sara’s motivation for dressing up like this— was she trying to make a point, or just having a bit of fun? I wonder about her thought process and state of mind as she carefully crafted this look. The details of her disguise suggest someone with a keen eye for character and a flair for the dramatic. It also strikes me that there's a painterly quality to Sara's transformation. The way the fabric drapes and folds, creating highlights and shadows, reminds me of the way an artist might build up layers of paint to create depth and form. But who was the anonymous photographer who preserved Sara's playfulness for posterity? It's a question that opens up a whole new avenue of inquiry. In the end, it’s the unresolved questions that make this photograph so compelling, sparking new ideas in my own practice.