Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Shadi Ghadirian

Iranian photographer Shadi Ghadirian's portraits replace:

"the expected monotone of the black chador with vibrantly patterned fabrics, each portrait suggests a vivacious individuality and character, belying the limitations of stereotype. Similarly, the mundane objects, when transformed into faces, become highly poised and charismatic caricatures, embodying individual personalities."


From "Like Everyday"
© Shadi Ghadirian



From "Like Everyday"
© Shadi Ghadirian



From "Like Everyday"
© Shadi Ghadirian



From "Like Everyday"
© Shadi Ghadirian



From "Like Everyday"
© Shadi Ghadirian