Bruce Gilden’s project, Faces 2012–14, is an extended series of confronting and compelling photographic portraits. Photographed in extreme close-up and printed on a large scale, Gilden’s portraits show every line and blemish on his subject’s faces, drawing attention to the lack of facial symmetry and perceived imperfections that mark us all as individuals. In an age of photoshopped selfies, unrealistic expectations of perfection, and youth obsession, it is a body of work that is championed by those who see the photographs as determinedly showing people as they are. The photos are a result of a lifelong fascination with the ‘characters’ he encounters in pursuit of his subjects. Discussing his work, Gilden says: ‘I always photographed what’s interesting to me, and it has always been people who society might see as underdogs, because I see myself as an underdog.’ * * * * * * #NGVtriennial #BruceGilden #BruceGildenFaces #NationalGalleryOfVictoria #supergorgeousness #instagay #helleaux #learningtosee #artnerd #inspirationiseverywhere #instagrammers #appropriation #artfag #arthag #Helleaux #StayAtHomeModel #shotoniPhone (at National Gallery of Victoria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQuiV_2r69G/?utm_medium=tumblr
