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Stefanie Schneider
Waiting - Contemporary, Nude, Figurative, Polaroid, Photograph, expired
2005

Name: Waiting - Contemporary, Nude, Figurative, Polaroid, Photograph, expired
Brand: Stefanie Schneider
Price: 7500 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Waiting (Sidewinder) - 2005 Edition of 5, 125x124cm Analog C-Print, hand-printed and enlarged by the artist, based on the Polaroid, Not mounted, Signature label and Certificate, artist Inventory No. 3173.03 Stefanie Schneider: A German view of the American West The works of Stefanie Schneider evoke Ed Ruscha's obsession with the American experience, the richness of Georgia O'Keefe's deserts and the loneliness of Edward Hopper's haunting paintings. So how exactly did this German photographer become one of the most important artists of the American narrative of the 20th and 21st century? Stefanie Schneider's Polaroid photography is often described as "timeless," "nostalgic," and "dreamlike." Her use of expired Polaroid film, with its unpredictable colors and textures, creates a sense of unreality in her images and creating a sense of fragmentation and ambiguity that blurs the boundaries between past and present, and it creates a sense of memory as a fluid, shifting concept. Schneider's interest in Americana motifs, particularly those associated with the 1950s and 1960s, speaks to a sense of longing for a bygone era. Her images of motels, diners, and vintage cars evoke a sense of nostalgia for a time that may never have existed in reality. At the same time, these motifs are often paired with images of decay and abandonment, which suggest a darker, more complex interpretation of the American dream. Schneider's depictions of women are also a significant aspect of her art. Her female subjects are often depicted in states of undress, but the images are not intended to be exploitative or objectifying. Rather, they are intended to explore the complexity of human relationships and emotions. Schneider's women are often depicted in moments of vulnerability, suggesting a sense of shared humanity and a challenge to traditional notions of female beauty and perfection. Overall, Schneider's Polaroid photography is a deeply evocative exploration of memory, nostalgia, and the human experience. Her art challenges viewers to question their own perceptions of reality and to consider the complex, shifting nature of time and memory.

Creator:

Stefanie Schneider (1968, German)

Creation Year:

2005

Dimensions:

Height: 49.22 in (125 cm)Width: 48.82 in (124 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)

Medium:

Photographic Paper,C Print,Polaroid

Movement & Style:

Contemporary

Period:

2000-2009