{Dorothy, Barrel Series, via MelaniePullen.com}
The photographs are recreations of compelling vintage crime scene images that she was able to mine from the records of the LA Police Department, among other sources. Inspired by the rich detail of the cases, she began to stage re-enactments of the evocative documentary photos.
{Stairs, via MelaniePullen.com}
Pullen takes aim at society's glamorization of violence, dressing her "victims" in haute couture, ultimately distracting the eye from the otherwise gruesome subjects. Soooo creeeepy but soooo cooool. If you're in Cali, she has a couple of exhibitions going on NOW. Check her out.
2 comments:
Very cool. Thanks for sharing!
ooooo la la! very interesting
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