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Unwed Woman Takes Photos With Mannequin Family Over 14 Years
Ha ha! What kind of Woman would do such a thing? Crazy, nutter, psycho, weirdo, histrionic freak! Is that what comes to mind when you see these photos? If so, then you have proven my point. You’ve just judged a woman without knowing her. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.
Most often a woman is defined by the relationship of Wife and Mother. Without those roles, she lies outside our frame of reference. So we find other labels for her. Most of them not so flattering.
I started this series of self portraits in the early years of my photo career, when I began to face what seemed to be universal pressure to hurry up and “make it happen,” before I shriveled into a “Spinster.” It seemed such an old fashioned notion. Naively, I thought Gloria Steinem took care of all that when I was a kid. Mmm, not so much. It appeared that I’d be thought more successful if I found any available body and quickly settled. So I made a point of doing just that, in a peculiar, funny way, that would point out what’s wrong with that picture.
While I’ve used myself as a subject, this really isn’t about me at all. It’s about what is expected of all women. How do we now define ourselves, instead of letting tradition do it for us? If you’re really smart, you can see how this isn’t just about women either. It’s about judgement, both of ourselves and each other. I’ve taken this effort to a wildly challenging extreme, because the issue requires it. The challenge inspires me. I think I’m man enough, woman enough, funny enough. Try me.
More info: suzanneheintz.com
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MargaretFlynn 9 years ago
I absolutely LOVE this woman and her work! Thanks for sharing your life with a stiff !
EllenEmpson 9 years ago
Creative, detailed in incorporating color, style, that 1960s feel of the American attitude about home and household. I'm impressed!
JeanneDeaux 8 years ago
Oh, good job. I particularly appreciate how you put an excessively forced smile in mosst of your pictures. It really looks like the old advertisements from the fifties-sixties. Very good job.
PrescotteMartin 8 years ago
This is terrifying and strangely beautiful. In some ways, its not much different than watching lovers on screen. It's all fake, but they make it look so real and possible.
AliciaAraya 9 years ago
a fun parody of ordinary facebook narcissism and the general culture of one upmanship and exhibitionism
GlynisLailann 9 years ago
Lets be honest, how many 'singles' out there haven't 'made-up' a partner to go shopping, movies, have coffee with?
mariewalshe 9 years ago
i just glanced your comments,, get over yourselves, the pictures are wonderfull and fun, how stuffy can you be
NoneofYourBusiness 9 years ago
Is it any wonder why there are so many single mothers out there? This is the result of the modern feminist man-hatred. Glad I found a wife.
guess 9 years ago
How is she sad and lonely? She's saying that she finds happiness in independence. Who are you to say that there's only one way to be happy?
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Arjan 9 years ago
Proving a point like that might prove that you are a little nuts. Looking at the dates, I think its 4 years, not 14!!!
suzanneheintz (Post author) 9 years ago
Started in 2000. Did a few shots each year or so. Copyright dates do not reflect year the image was taken, but registered w copyright office
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PeterLedoux 9 years ago
Did anyone else notice the grooms side of the family was mannequins and her side was people? Sorry I jump to a conclusion about this woman.
CommentaryFortytwo 9 years ago
The wedding pictures are priceless. Love that the Groom's family are all mannikins!
KimChiNguyễn 9 years ago
Love her smileee. And this is a brilliant idea and amazing art work. However, I find it a bit creepy in several shots, esp the Xmas shopping
AmandaJohnson 9 years ago
Awesome work .. amazingly talented. Just to see some of the judgment passed behind you in your photos are crazy !
lemonhead 9 years ago
if she continues to lug those mannequins around, she will never find her true love...that is living. it is good work but she can do better
CommentaryFortytwo 9 years ago
You are exactly the kind of person she is protesting against.
Load More Replies... MargaretFlynn 9 years ago
I absolutely LOVE this woman and her work! Thanks for sharing your life with a stiff !
EllenEmpson 9 years ago
Creative, detailed in incorporating color, style, that 1960s feel of the American attitude about home and household. I'm impressed!
JeanneDeaux 8 years ago
Oh, good job. I particularly appreciate how you put an excessively forced smile in mosst of your pictures. It really looks like the old advertisements from the fifties-sixties. Very good job.
PrescotteMartin 8 years ago
This is terrifying and strangely beautiful. In some ways, its not much different than watching lovers on screen. It's all fake, but they make it look so real and possible.
AliciaAraya 9 years ago
a fun parody of ordinary facebook narcissism and the general culture of one upmanship and exhibitionism
GlynisLailann 9 years ago
Lets be honest, how many 'singles' out there haven't 'made-up' a partner to go shopping, movies, have coffee with?
mariewalshe 9 years ago
i just glanced your comments,, get over yourselves, the pictures are wonderfull and fun, how stuffy can you be
NoneofYourBusiness 9 years ago
Is it any wonder why there are so many single mothers out there? This is the result of the modern feminist man-hatred. Glad I found a wife.
guess 9 years ago
How is she sad and lonely? She's saying that she finds happiness in independence. Who are you to say that there's only one way to be happy?
Load More Replies... Arjan 9 years ago
Proving a point like that might prove that you are a little nuts. Looking at the dates, I think its 4 years, not 14!!!
suzanneheintz (Post author) 9 years ago
Started in 2000. Did a few shots each year or so. Copyright dates do not reflect year the image was taken, but registered w copyright office
Load More Replies... PeterLedoux 9 years ago
Did anyone else notice the grooms side of the family was mannequins and her side was people? Sorry I jump to a conclusion about this woman.
CommentaryFortytwo 9 years ago
The wedding pictures are priceless. Love that the Groom's family are all mannikins!
KimChiNguyễn 9 years ago
Love her smileee. And this is a brilliant idea and amazing art work. However, I find it a bit creepy in several shots, esp the Xmas shopping
AmandaJohnson 9 years ago
Awesome work .. amazingly talented. Just to see some of the judgment passed behind you in your photos are crazy !
lemonhead 9 years ago
if she continues to lug those mannequins around, she will never find her true love...that is living. it is good work but she can do better
CommentaryFortytwo 9 years ago
You are exactly the kind of person she is protesting against.
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