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Sharon Lockhart — Chihiro Nishijima, Sayaka Miyamoto & Takako Yamada, Kumiko Shirai & Eri Hashimoto, Kumiko Kotaka
Sharon Lockhart

Chihiro Nishijima, Sayaka Miyamoto & Takako Yamada, Kumiko Shirai & Eri Hashimoto, Kumiko Kotaka

Sharon Lockhart's four-part chromogenic print presents a series of intimate, carefully staged portraits that examine the subtle dynamics of human connection and group identity. Each panel features pairs or groupings of Japanese girls captured with Lockhart's characteristic stillness and precision, inviting the viewer to contemplate the relationships between the subjects. The work reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of documentary and cinematic traditions, blurring the boundaries between portraiture, performance, and social observation.

Medium
chromogenic print, in 4 parts

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February 29, 2016

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Sharon Lockhart, Chihiro Nishijima, Sayaka Miyamoto & Takako Yamada, Kumiko Shirai & Eri Hashimoto, Kumiko Kotaka

Sharon Lockhart's four-part chromogenic print presents a series of intimate, carefully staged portraits that examine the subtle dynamics of human connection and group identity. Each panel features pairs or groupings of Japanese girls captured with Lockhart's characteristic stillness and precision, inviting the viewer to contemplate the relationships between the subjects. The work reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of documentary and cinematic traditions, blurring the boundaries between portraiture, performance, and social observation.

Medium
chromogenic print, in 4 parts
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Conceptual Photography, Contemplative Mood, Japanese Subjects, Color Photography, Minimalist Aesthetic, Documentary Style, Conceptual Art, Portraiture, Contemporary Artist, Muted Tones, American Photographer, Contemporary Photography, American Artist, Polyptych Format, Staged Photography, Chromogenic Print, Late 20th Century, Female Photographer, Portrait Photography, Observational Documentary, Quiet Contemplative Mood, Female Artist, Multip Panel Format

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