Catherine Opie recalls the style of some Barroque paintings through her manipulation of light and shadow, as well as the characteristic hairstyle of Mary Kelly (the artist portrayed in this work). However, there is an aspect that does not completely agree with this type of work: Mary’s position in front of the camera, since she is facing away from the viewer.

We propose the following:

Analyze, what characteristics make the women around you unique?

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