Woodman and
Gruni make themselves the focus and subject of their work, producing the most
provocative, crude and nearly animalistic imagery.
Woodman is one of the most recognized artists, who in her short ten-year career produced over 600 works. Possibly one of my favorite photographers, Woodman studied at RISD, and spent her most prolific years in Providence, RI, which holds a special place in my heart.
Italian artist, Zoe Gruni is a new discovery for me, but a truly wonderful one. Similar to
Cindy Sherman she disguises herself and gains a new identity in front of the camera lens. Gruni puts on a fur mask and
photographs herself as she travels the world.
For Woodman and Gruni, Italy was a place of creative formation. Both
artists found a source of inspiration for their
diaristic work in
Surrealism, and photographed themselves
obsessively.
Both works are part of
the Armory show, and are on view between March 7 and 10.