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Stefanie SchneiderWhy can’t it work? (Till Death do us Part), diptych - Polaroid, Figurative2007
2007
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I am leaving! (Till Death do us Part) - 2007 -
20x24cm each, installed 20x50cm,
Edition of 10,
2 digital C-Prints, based on 2 Polaroids.
Certificate and Signature label,
artist Inventory No. 8513.
not mounted.
On offer is a piece from the movie: Till Death do Us part
Schneider's photographs, though captured in fleeting moments with the imperfections of expired Polaroid film, are not just images; they are powerful emotional fragments—echoes of longing, the weight of memory, and the vulnerability inherent in human experience. The work goes beyond depicting reality; it mirrors our most intimate feelings of isolation, the desire to be seen, and the fear of being forgotten. Through this lens, Schneider's art becomes a search for truth, one that isn’t always comfortable or tidy but is undeniably real. There’s an aching for acknowledgment—of both the past and the present—and for the recognition of one's own emotional scars, the ones that many of us try to hide or gloss over.
When you engage with her work, you feel the resonance of these unspoken desires: the need for connection in a world that often feels fragmented, the search for a voice in an ever-noisy, ever-changing environment. Her use of damaged Polaroid film—faded, blurred, and marked by time—is almost a metaphor for the struggle to be fully understood in a world that’s constantly shifting. In that imperfection, there is a strange beauty, a sense of humanity that is deeply raw and unapologetic. It’s the very fragility of her process that speaks to a deeper truth about the human condition: we are not perfect, and we shouldn’t have to be.
Her work also explores the tension between the public and private self—the desire to be seen while also wanting to retreat into the sanctuary of solitude. This interplay is both subtle and powerful. The colors, the textures, the fleeting nature of the images—they echo our own sense of identity, which is constantly in flux. Schneider taps into that emotional complexity, creating an art that both embraces and rejects the conventions of perfection. She is, in a sense, calling for acknowledgment, but in a way that feels personal and deeply reflective, rather than loud and brash.
Stefanie Schneider’s art stands as a testament to the imperfections that make us who we are—the moments of failure, disconnection, and loss that are often ignored by mainstream narratives. It challenges us to accept that we are all works in progress, and perhaps, in doing so, it demands the recognition of these shared human struggles. The ache for acknowledgment in Schneider’s work isn’t just a personal yearning; it’s a universal feeling that transcends time and space, reflecting the collective longing to be seen, understood, and validated.
So, in many ways, her work doesn’t merely document; it becomes a vessel for deep emotional connection, a space where we are invited to reflect on our own vulnerabilities and the quiet truths we often leave unspoken. This connection is the heart of her art—one that aches not just for acknowledgment from others, but also for a deeper understanding of oneself in a world that often seeks to define and label us, rather than simply letting us exist as we are.
- Creator:Stefanie Schneider (1968, German)
- Creation Year:2007
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
- More Editions & Sizes:48x58cm each, installed 48x120cm, Edition of 10Price: $2,306
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- Framing:Framing Options Available
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- Gallery Location:Morongo Valley, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU652316013752
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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