Have we reached Peak Selfie yet? Hopefully, if the work of Russian artist Olga Chernysheva is anything to go by. The 51-year-old has taken a series of street style photos of the backs of the heads of anonymous women wearing woolly hats. In Moscow. Unlike the usual selfie/street style shot, these images are taken without the subject realizing.
Aren't they brilliant? The freezing temperatures over the last few days have meant that I've been wearing my favourite pink and red striped knitted hat - might ask Mr That's Not My Age to recreate one of these new Belfies.
There's a small exhibition of Olga Chernysheva's work Keeping Sight on at Pace London until 18 January 2015.
Love those images!
ReplyDeleteThese hats are awesome! I do not usually were them in winter, but hats like this would change my mind.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun concept, and even more fun selections! Around here, all you'd get is beanies, beanies, beanies...all in solid colors.
ReplyDeleteI always find it fascinating, the relationship between sameness and difference, that is revealed and exploited in a series like this. Such a simple concept, but that abstraction of the back of the hat from its wearer against the play of the lens with focus, depth of field, colour, light, etc. Brilliant! Wish I could see the whole show. Btw, if I haven't already said Happy New Year, let me send you those wishes right now. All the best for a fab 2015!
ReplyDeleteHow refreshing to see something different rather than the dull old grey beanie! One of my friends crocheted me a hat for Xmas. Its wild! x
ReplyDeleteI have one I had made several years ago. It looks like a gnome hat. Black wool felt with purple swirls and a tuft of white fur coming out the top. Problem is, it's much too warm to wear most of the time; I have to wait until it's really cold.
ReplyDeleteMaterfamilias - agree. It's a really simple concept and reveals individuality as well as more of a tribal thing going on. Such a good idea.
ReplyDeleteThey look like strange and wonderful Cactii
ReplyDeleteWonderful and creative! I have two beanies crocheted by a dear friend, and wear them all the time. Happy new year to you! xo
ReplyDeleteI would love to see this exhibit! All aspects of headwear fascinate me and this perspective is no exception.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! All the best for 2015!
So much cute!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I love this, how she's chosen the colours, really interesting.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy and sparkling 2015, looking forward to THE BOOK! Vikki, Xx