I happened upon another interesting artist Clarina Bezzola, she is Swiss born working in New York City. I found her after following some research of modern art and self portraits. She is the subject of all her performances, and videos. She has an extensive website cataloging her work in several forms: photography, drawing, video, sculpture, installation and performance.
“Judgement Day is a parody on our constant urge to criticize, label and judge. It shows a person sending her whole day going around town judging and commenting on everything and everyone she encounters until she finds herself completely isolated and empty.”
I made contact with her and asked if her work was a self portrait and this is a quote from her response:
“Hi Jerry,
Well my work is about life and the struggles of it. As I can never be anyone but myself this is all coming as my view of it, that’s true. But many people feel very identified with my work and feel it’s about their lives and their struggles.”
Copyright - Clarina Bezzola
Below is an image from “Noise in My Head” series.
“Depiction of an individual who is constantly absorbed in the dialogues with her inner voices and misses the beautiful world around.”
Copyright - Clarina Bezzola
“Through my wearable sculptures I question and redefine the role of the garment. Wrapping the body to reveal instead of conceal. The wearer’s emotional landscape gets exposed and invites to an honest and open dialogue between the wearer and the viewer.”
Copyright - Clarina Bezzola
Focus Hood by Clarina Bezzola
I think performance and sculpture are important tools for the student of photography to consider. Many beginners think that a photographer must only find their subject. SHE MAKES HER SUBJECT.
