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Stefanie Schneider
Smoke Jumper Ballet (29 Palms, CA) - Polaroid, 21st Century, Contemporary

2007

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£683.39
€781.51
CA$1,257.43
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CHF 730.27
MX$17,018.71
NOK 9,326.70
SEK 8,746.80
DKK 5,832.70
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Smoke Jumper Ballet (29 Palms, CA) - 2007 50 x 60 cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid. Signature label and Certificate. Artist Inventory No. 4041. Not mounted. Stefanie Schneider – Artist Statement My Polaroid photographs capture solitude and impermanence, embracing a world that’s raw and unpolished. I’m inspired by the Japanese idea of Wabi-Sabi—finding beauty in imperfection and transience. The expired film I use reflects this perfectly, with its unpredictable flaws and textures bringing my themes of love and loneliness to life. I’m drawn to the idea that nothing lasts forever. Life isn’t perfect, and my work reflects that truth. The polished, idealized version of the world many of us cling to is giving way to something more honest. What some see as flaws—blurred edges, cracks, or discoloration—I see as proof of life’s messy, beautiful reality. I started photography long before everything went digital, back when each shot was a commitment. There was no endless editing, no do-overs. Polaroid became my medium because it felt real—it captures a moment exactly as it is. The quirks of expired film, with its candy colors and unpredictable marks, made it feel like an extension of my vision. Those imperfections are what make the work special. They mirror the world around us, where things rarely go as planned. Once you embrace the beauty in imperfection, the pursuit of polished perfection starts to feel hollow. For me, making art is about letting go and allowing room for the unexpected. Some of the most powerful moments happen when things don’t go according to plan. It’s in the balance of chaos and stillness that magic unfolds. Dreams are central to what I create. They connect to something deeper, bridging the space between what we see and what we feel. My photographs invite you to step into these dreamscapes, to experience the fleeting beauty of a moment as it happens. Ultimately, my work is about freedom—letting go of perfection, celebrating the transient and the flawed, and finding beauty in what is, rather than what we think it should be.

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