In a warm glow of brown and yellow tones, reminiscent of yellowed photographs from grandmother's time, a mannequin takes centre stage. But this mannequin is not an inanimate object: the top has turned into the upper body of a woman. She is neatly dressed in a jacket and holds an inch in her hand, with which she accurately measures herself - intently, almost professionally. As if she is preparing for a fitting or assessing herself with the critical eye of a cutter.
Next to her is a gracefully elegant chair from days gone by, with a piece of fabric and scissors. The composition exudes tranquillity and nostalgia. The sepia-like, aged colours give it a vintage feel, as if the scene comes from a forgotten time, but at the same time tells something very contemporary.
"Fit model" is a subtle nod to the eternal drive for perfection, self-measurement and conforming to the right image. A mix of stillness and self-awareness, in which the line between model and maker blurs. Who is actually measuring whom? A silent scene full of gentle irony and timeless charm
Created by Saskia Nelissen with support from AI.
My name is Saskia Nelissen, I live and work in Rijswijk and in May 2010 I started my own company in Visual Communication, Kasias Photo Art.
Kasias is involved in special projects in the field of photography, image editing and graphic design.
I also teach Photoshop and Lightroom courses..
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