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Stefanie SchneiderUntitled (Beachshoot) - with Radha Mitchell, analog, Polaroid, Contemporary2005
2005
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Untitled (Beachshoot) - 2005
128x125cm,
Edition 4/5.
Analog C-Print, hand-Printed by the artist on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper, based on the Polaroid.
Signature label and Certificate.
Artist Inventory No. 1400.
Not mounted
featuring Australian actress Radha Mitchell.
Beachshoot
Beachshoot by Stefanie Schneider captures a dreamy, sun-drenched moment on a beach, where two women stand in serene juxtaposition against the expansive horizon. Schneider’s mastery lies in the subtle tension between the carefree beauty of youth and the creeping intrusion of a more complex, menacing world. The women, caught in the simple act of basking in the warmth of the sun, embody the delicate balance between innocence and awareness, with their presence on the beach simultaneously embodying freedom and fragility.
Schneider’s work thrives on its use of symbolism—objects such as telegraph poles, airplanes, and old cars subtly introduce a layer of narrative. In Beachshoot, this technique translates into the women’s relaxed postures and surroundings, subtly elevated by the presence of familiar yet slightly out-of-place props, perhaps hinting at a world just beyond their reach. The photograph reflects the way youth, beauty, and light-heartedness are often challenged by the looming presence of adulthood, a notion that Schneider explores in her work through her signature use of expired Polaroid film.
The Polaroid medium, often associated with instant reality, serves here as a perfect contrast to the constructed, staged nature of the image. The chemical flaws and color distortions that result from the expired film add a second, almost ethereal layer of meaning, challenging the viewer to question the authenticity of the moment. The soft, flickering quality of the image embodies the fragility and fleeting nature of memory, creating a sense of impermanence that permeates Schneider’s work. The eye-catching imperfections—scintillations, color shifts, and unexpected marks—pull the photograph into a space between reality and fiction, between what is remembered and what is imagined.
Schneider’s Beachshoot captures not just a scene, but a moment of youthful rebellion against the inevitable encroachment of adult reality. The women, so seemingly unaware of the beauty and power they hold in their youth, remain the central focus of this wistful narrative, as Schneider masterfully blends the personal with the universal in her exploration of time, memory, and perception.
- Creator:Stefanie Schneider (1968, German)
- Creation Year:2005
- Dimensions:Height: 50.4 in (128 cm)Width: 49.22 in (125 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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- Gallery Location:Morongo Valley, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU652315949702
Stefanie Schneider
Stefanie Schneider received her MFA in Communication Design at the Folkwang Schule Essen, Germany. Her work has been shown at the Museum for Photography, Braunschweig, Museum für Kommunikation, Berlin, the Institut für Neue Medien, Frankfurt, the Nassauischer Kunstverein, Wiesbaden, Kunstverein Bielefeld, Museum für Moderne Kunst Passau, Les Rencontres d'Arles, Foto -Triennale Esslingen., Bombay Beach Biennale 2018, 2019.
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