Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/09

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Barber shop
From: Martin Howard <mvhoward@mac.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2003 00:35:30 -0700

Afterswift@aol.com wrote:

> This shot is reminiscent of Dali's surrealism. I assume it is 
> undiluted by
> digital manipulation, so it literally does stand on its own head. It 
> bespeaks a
> certain sadism or sexual exhibitionism to entertain the customers. The 
> theme
> is hair that makes a difference. The juxtaposition of the posters' 
> repetition
> and the lateral slats trisect and unify the elements. The winding vine 
> that
> serves up and conceals  the nude to make her even more desirable as a 
> dish adds
> to the fantasy. It's a memorable experience in chiaroscuro.

Dude, it's a mannequin hanging upside down.

M.

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