one from the new project
one from the new project
Polaroid boys
Ash
Ash is a symbol of changes, passage and rebirth. From the other side it is a sign of penance and one of the most important symbols of the Vanitas theme.
Diana Lelonek refers also to the very popular catholic rural ritual during which people’s heads are strewed with ash. It means penance and reminds about fragility of human life.
The author strews ash and by this gesture the she refers to all of these meanings.
The most important thing for her is the moment of passage between the immaturity and masculinity.
She asks about what is “masculinity” in its traditional sense?
The boys from her pictures do not feel ready for this…
