BEAUTY KNOWS NO PAIN a fascinating lie
"BEAUTY KNOWS NO PAIN: A Fascinating Lie" is a photographic
artwork that delves into the complex relationship between beauty and
suffering.In this series, two girls embody the eternal dichotomy
between a perfect outward appearance and the deep emotional wounds
hidden within.
Space and Girls are intentionally contradictory: girls with angelic
features, reflects the facade society often imposes on us.
Melancholic gaze and slight scars, represents the inner reality, the
invisible pain that many of us hide. Through this contrast, the work
critiques the illusion that beauty equates to happiness and the absence
of suffering.
The title, "BEAUTY KNOWS NO PAIN: A Fascinating Lie," emphasizes
this captivating and widespread lie, inviting the viewer to reflect on how
often we are conditioned to seek outward perfection at the expense of
our true essence and well-being. The piece invites us to recognize and
embrace our vulnerability and authenticity as genuine forms of beauty.
2012
Digital photo printed on zinc foil - cm 150 x 105