Very compelling photo. I'm so fascinated by pioneer iconoclasts like Claude Cahun--being themself back then took serious guts. Loved your questions and bringing attention to their reflection pointing toward the future--a seer of sorts!
She amazes me. There's an obvious influence on Cindy Sherman and did you know that David Bowie was a fan of Cahun?
I'm also in awe of the way she so bravely used her skill for impersonation to fool the Nazis occupying Jersey by posing as a harmless older lady and spreading anti-Nazi propaganda right under thei noses.
Amazing about her political activism in Jersey, and now that you mention David Bowie, wow you can really see her influence…AND Cindy Sherman. Love learning that!
Enjoyed your musings Kathy . David and I have been looking at her work quite a lot in these last few years and relating it to our own musings on identity.
Very compelling photo. I'm so fascinated by pioneer iconoclasts like Claude Cahun--being themself back then took serious guts. Loved your questions and bringing attention to their reflection pointing toward the future--a seer of sorts!
She amazes me. There's an obvious influence on Cindy Sherman and did you know that David Bowie was a fan of Cahun?
I'm also in awe of the way she so bravely used her skill for impersonation to fool the Nazis occupying Jersey by posing as a harmless older lady and spreading anti-Nazi propaganda right under thei noses.
Amazing about her political activism in Jersey, and now that you mention David Bowie, wow you can really see her influence…AND Cindy Sherman. Love learning that!
Enjoyed your musings Kathy . David and I have been looking at her work quite a lot in these last few years and relating it to our own musings on identity.
Thanks, Wanda. And yes, I can see the connections with circus/performance and androgyny (in your art and hers).