A photographic exploration of vintage images Weronika Gęsicka's project, Traces . 2017, delves into the enigmatic realm of vintage photographs sourced from American archives of the 1950s and 1960s. These images, which capture family scenes and everyday life, oscillate between authenticity and artifice. The project raises questions about the spontaneity or staging of these moments, leaving viewers to ponder the true nature of the relationships depicted. By modifying these images, Gęsicka wraps them in a new context, transforming and blurring our recollections of these people and situations.

Design Highlights

Utilizes vintage photographs from the 1950s and 1960s. Explores themes of authenticity and artifice in family and everyday scenes. Modifies images to create new contexts and narratives. Questions the truth behind gestures and gazes in the photographs.

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