Artist Challenge - Mona Hatoum by farmreporter

Artist Challenge - Mona Hatoum

I showed this shot at my virtual Camera Club meeting along with the photo that Mona Hatoum did and discussed the differences in the two,
The obvious ones are that my shot is of a blond blue eyed child so the eye brow hair is almost invisible in this shot where as Mona's is of a brown eyed brunette adult with a more distinct eye brow.
The other differences are not so obvious but cultural. Mona's eye has tension in it, It is wider open, and almost has a fearful look to it. This may be a deliberate statement by Mona who experienced war in her life.
My shot is of my grandson who has not experienced hardship in any meaningful way. His eye is relaxed and innocent.
Rather interesting study of an interesting artist!
Here is the link to the shot I attempted to replicate:
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2019/contemporary-art-online-3/mona-hatoum-untitled-eye-ii
And an actual eye for the Eye of the Beholder challenge.
i like your shot better than the artist. aces!
May 29th, 2021  
This is a good replication.
May 29th, 2021  
yes hers definitely speaks of fear. thanks for your thoughtful entry
May 29th, 2021  
Very nice shot and indeed a very interesting comparison
May 29th, 2021  
I agree with Vikki! I like your shot better! And love to read your comparison. Great study!
May 29th, 2021  
I have to agree, much prefer your image!
May 29th, 2021  
Wonderful
May 29th, 2021  
A beautiful vision of an eye!
May 29th, 2021  
Wow, intriguing
May 30th, 2021  
Wonderful.
May 30th, 2021  
The eyes have it.
May 30th, 2021  
You did so good with this 🧡
June 1st, 2021  
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