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Nikki S. Lee — The Schoolgirls Project (19)
Nikki S. Lee

The Schoolgirls Project (19)

In this work from her ongoing "Projects" series, Nikki S. Lee captures herself seamlessly blending into a group of young schoolgirls, adopting their dress, mannerisms, and social dynamics through her signature practice of immersive role-playing. The chromogenic print documents Lee's chameleon-like ability to inhabit different cultural and social identities, raising questions about the performative nature of identity, belonging, and the construction of the self. The snapshot-style photograph mimics the casual, candid aesthetic of everyday social documentation, further blurring the line between authentic experience and deliberate artistic fabrication.

Medium
Chromogenic print.

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April 3, 2013

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Nikki S. Lee, The Schoolgirls Project (19)

In this work from her ongoing "Projects" series, Nikki S. Lee captures herself seamlessly blending into a group of young schoolgirls, adopting their dress, mannerisms, and social dynamics through her signature practice of immersive role-playing. The chromogenic print documents Lee's chameleon-like ability to inhabit different cultural and social identities, raising questions about the performative nature of identity, belonging, and the construction of the self. The snapshot-style photograph mimics the casual, candid aesthetic of everyday social documentation, further blurring the line between authentic experience and deliberate artistic fabrication.

Medium
Chromogenic print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Performance Photography, Identity Exploration, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, Social Commentary, Chromogenic Print, Late 20th Century, Korean Artist, Female Artist, Warm Tones, Playful Mood, Candid Portraiture

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