Alina Frieske German, b. 1994
Stand In (Two), 2024
Archival print on baryta paper
130 x 130 cm
Edition of 2 plus 1 artist's proof
This artwork is part of the 'Stand In' series, which delves into the intricacies of entanglement through a panoramic view. Within these works, bodies fight for space, blend into crowds,...
This artwork is part of the "Stand In" series, which delves into the intricacies of entanglement through a panoramic view. Within these works, bodies fight for space, blend into crowds, mirror each other’s movements, or seek to escape the confines of the compositions’ edges. This constant push and pull highlights the duality of self-exposure: the desire to be seen and the urge to disappear into anonymity. Through her work, Frieske reflects on the modern obsession with visibility on social media, where even anonymous strangers compete for attention, becoming noticeable only through their body language as they rise and fall through the frame like quicksand. The entire scene evokes the spirit of Tiepolo's Rococo paintings.