Julie Verhoeven, Director, London

Description

A surreal collage presents a deconstructed view of beauty and portraiture. An adult woman with fair skin and bright pink makeup around her eyes and nose peers through geometric cutouts in vintage black-and-white portraits of a younger woman and a young man. The portraits are placed side-by-side, creating a visual juxtaposition. The woman on the left has pigtails adorned with red ribbons. White text, 'BEAUTY PAPERS' and a faint vertical text string are overlaid on the portraits. The collage employs stark black and white tones against the bright colors of the visible skin, emphasizing the contrast and the surreal nature of the composition. The lighting is bright, highlighting the details of the skin and printed texture.