Anoushka Fisz | 'It's Killing Me'
by
Henrik Riis
Turning
the camera towards her and away from extreme
closeups of the natural world, Anoushka Fisz
created a contemporary twist to traditional
portraiture while confronting her shadows.
The
sensations captured in the series of black and
white portraits are personal and powerful: numb
expressions, trying to make sense of the recent
event in her life; displacement and anger; or
finding a way through the darkness to reach
the other side. These works are both theatrical
and therapeutic self-portraiture.
Fisz’
works have references to the Pictures Generation
- a movement rising out of the rebellious New
York art scene in the eighties – acclaimed
by Cindy Sherman’s autobiographical portraits
investigating women’s roles and society,
and Robert Longo’s ‘Men in the Cities’
showing friends in twisted poses, dressed as
city-workers.
From
the exhibition ‘It’s Killing Me’,
Anoushka Fisz’ second major exhibition
in London at Eyestorm gallery in 2001, four
photographic works were released. The monochrome
Iris prints on matt paper superbly highlight
the contrast between light and shadow. The prints
are signed and numbered on verso.
In
our article this weekend we look beyond appearance
of Fisz’ portraits, and gaze into the
shadows of the three photographic editions.
You
can read the full article here.
