Masks and ropes....

Masks and ropes.... And what they signify. Thanks for your thoughts.

 

( Jeff L. if you see it I hope you will understand the connection)

Thanks

No es La Fura, lo parece. Eres muy buena en estos temas.

Saludos.

Estupenda toma,magnifica luz y b&w.

 

Saludos -Tolo.

Striking (and a good use of symbols, I must say). The lighting is exceptional and disturbing. It reminds me of the very old Expressionist horror movies (i.e. Nosferatu).

Very good composition & light and contrast,Pnina. But the caption is 'enigma wrapped in mystery'. Masks,whether beautiful or terrifying, hide our true personality. Has it got anything do with Spanish professional wrestling ?

Rueda and Tolo,

 

thanks for commenting,not always easy to understand because of language barrier.

 

Jeff and Amal

 

I think that each theatre and perforner are familiar with the history of the arts (nosferatu as well), and while creating a show, have some influences. Especially a visual theatre like this one that is visual and not using language. Interpretation and associations, therefor are varied.

 

For me it was projecting on human behaviour of masking ( burka as a "mask" ,one example, many others as you have reffered to Amal) Ropes as cultural metaphor( again of women situation in some cultures around, ropes of free press in dictaturships, but not only) ....

A striking image. Bound and blindfolded yet struggling to break free. The symbolism is forceful. I too can see the association Jeff made with early silent films from the 1920s. This could easily be a still photo out of one of F.W. Murnau's films. You treatment of the black and white, with the aged and faded look you have created, reinforces that feeling. The connection between the need for strong visual symbols in a theater production without dialogue and those early silent film is also interesting to note.

Striking has been said so much all ready about this one but I agree and cannot think of a better word for it. Great shot. Darren

Pnina, this is powerful. The part around his eyes repulses in a way that is comparable a grotesque herring-eating scene of Gunter Grass's "The Tin Drum." Do you know it? The ropes, with all the elements, feels sadomasochistic, violent in a horrifying way. The grayness is great; it's the abyss. Very well done, as always.

Gord,Thanks for your interpretation. this theatre is very stimulating for my imagination, and a real thought provoking, talking to me of so many subjects concerning human nature and behaviour. You are of course right about the need in that kind of theatre to use symbols, as there is no language attached to its performance( most of the time). The muted movie style, is no doubt an influence..

 

Darren, thanks for connecting to it and commenting.

 

Donna, Yes I read " The tin drum", even it was a long time ago, I was so impressed with that book and the personality of the boy, using him to creating so many metaphors for WWII, the nazi regime, the holocaust, the "Crystal night" ( his voice) etc,Thanks for the analogy, It was" seating" in my mind for a very long time after reading it, you have reminded me of this book and I think it will be good to read it again.Thanks

I agree with others about the strength in this picture. It feels sinister and disturbing to me. Aesthetically I like the "frame" created by the ropes. I think this character will fit in "Pan's Labyrinth".

Quite interesting scene in b/w. The composition, light and atmosphere are unique. Very good photograph, Pnina. Best regards!

I keep coming back to this photo. I find it quite exceptional. The man looks quite disturbed and struggling with the rope and hindered by the mask.The lighting outlines him softly and suits the not quite black background. Very nice work Pnina.

Hi Pnina! Wonderful shot, releases a few different emotions in me. Great capture!!

Adan,It seems that this is the direction of some of the viewers... PanS Labyrinth was new to me I googled and foundthe information, Thanks forthe education...;-))

 

Daviid ,thanks for connecting to it.

 

Kim, this is the intention of a visual theatre that does not use language for expressing itself, and uses symbols instead. Interpretation ... each to his own.

 

Andrea, I'm glad it has evoked feeling and thoughts in you,try to express them in the future ...;-))

This seems to be as good a place to start as any. Quite a powerful shot here, Pnina. Beautiful use of light to draw the figure. The strings which he stretches out with his left hand create a sense of enclosed space. Here the feeling is of a man breaking through a gossamer curtain - though one as tough as steel - and stepping into a new room; freeing himself from the old reality as a snake frees itself from the constricting remains of its old skin.

Thanks for your interesting interpretation, I think that your way of wording and expressing your feelings, is not less creative than your visual skills. I'm glad to see you back, and read your evaluation.

a great moment to capture and just as well you did. Although I can appreciate the difficult lighting conditions I feel you compromised a bit too much. A lot of your blacks look too grey for my taste.

Ton,where have you been?.....traveling in the world?

 

Thanks for your evaluation but for me the gradation of the lighted figure vs the BG fited my intension here, if I undersood you well.Thanks

mostly buried under too much work. Still, I have been able to take the odd photo. On this one maybe I wasn't clear enough. It wasn't a comment on the figure per se but more a technical point. Your blacks are too grey was what I meant.