Caesura
Caesura by Anna Gaskell is a striking first monograph published by PowerHouse Books in 2001, featuring 155 pages of the artist’s renowned photographic series alongside rarely seen drawings. This edition presents a unique exploration of the complexities of female adolescence, drawing on diverse influences such as Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and iconic 1970s horror films like All About Eve and Carrie.
Readers will find a haunting and provocative style of photography that delves into the strangeness of growing up female. The work combines elements of artistic and erotic photography, inviting reflection on the themes presented through Gaskell’s lens. This visually rich collection offers an insightful perspective on the intersection of art and identity, making it a noteworthy addition to discussions surrounding contemporary photography.
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Anna Gaskell’s first monograph showcases the artist’s famed photographic series and rarely seen drawings. Through such diverse references as Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and 1970s horror films All About Eve and Carrie, Gaskell plumbs the strangeness of growing up female in a haunting and provocative style of photography.
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