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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

Unwed Woman Takes Photos With Mannequin Family Over 14 Years

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Suzanne Heintz's work, described as equal parts photography and theater, makes her an unusual Artist.

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Suzanne Heintz's work, described as equal parts photography and theater, makes her an unusual Artist.

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MargaretFlynn 9 years ago

I absolutely LOVE this woman and her work! Thanks for sharing your life with a stiff !

16points

lilred 9 years ago

I love her too!

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EllenEmpson 9 years ago

Creative, detailed in incorporating color, style, that 1960s feel of the American attitude about home and household. I'm impressed!

9points

guess 9 years ago

1. love the statement 2. love the wedding dress (not that you need it to be happy but if you change your mind it's beautiful lol)

3points

JoieAckerman 9 years ago

Don't worry the guy's reactions look so much like any husband.

1point

mariewalshe 9 years ago

that is fantastic,,,,and so detailed, love it

1point

SusannaVesna 9 years ago

Sometimes you look like Princess Leia. :)

1point

Hotrod 9 years ago

She makes a good point.

1point

lilred 9 years ago

A RIOT! I love it!

1point

davidmika 9 years ago

I love her too. What's not to love about someone who will go this far for her Feminist beiliefs!

1point

TamaraM 8 years ago

And the "Wedding " dress is gorgeous ! I love it ! Can be worn to any party or soree !

0points

TamaraM 8 years ago

Freakin' AWESOME ! Your sense of style is marvelous !!!

0points

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.

0points

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.

0points

Rism 8 years ago

All these photos are more colorful than my life

0points

andrea 9 years ago

when you watch the video you will get it

0points

Lorien 9 years ago

I loved the one where she was in the laundromat. The woman sitting down was peeking over her mag looking at her strangely!!

0points

GoCatGo 9 years ago

I was fortunate enough to see your show–and hear your talk–in Longmont, Colorado. Brilliant!

0points

ZeniSetiawati 9 years ago

creative..

0points

ChuriChan 9 years ago

Awesome! Love her expression and the style of her photos :D

0points

JohnMorrison 9 years ago

sad. cold. lonely.

0points

JohnFinch 9 years ago

Every one of these pictures is a work of art in themselves, the use of colours is amazing, and each one makes a poignant life statement.

0points

ItzyStrange 9 years ago

These are amazing! I cannot get over how much I loved them.

0points

CherlynR 9 years ago

I saw your work before years ago! Thanks for sharing and giving the big o' middle finger to labels women are given in society.

0points

ClaudiaRotter 9 years ago

These are absolutely fantastic!

0points

DeertBahg 9 years ago

wtf this lady needs help wow more barbies for this sick b***h

0points

AliciaAraya 9 years ago

a fun parody of ordinary facebook narcissism and the general culture of one upmanship and exhibitionism

0points

SamanthaEli 9 years ago

So. Freaking. Awesome. Nice job!

0points

VincentRacicot 9 years ago

Disturbing and yet fascinating. Talented, for sure!

0points

Maria_P 9 years ago

Genial. These photos remind me of many others of "Holy Happy Families", with the same empty eyes (and their owners were not mannequins...)

0points

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?

0points

HaynyDiaz 9 years ago

I love how people assume she spends her life with those mannequins... are you stupid or what?

0points

HaynyDiaz 9 years ago

I love how people assume she spends her life with those mannequins.. are you stupid or what?..

0points

BetsyArcher 9 years ago

I love her creativity and sense of humor! Suzanne is brilliant!

0points

mariewalshe 9 years ago

i just glanced your comments,, get over yourselves, the pictures are wonderfull and fun, how stuffy can you be

0points

RaymundFuntalba 9 years ago

Why is her husband and their have no emotions? o_O

0points

NargesSh 9 years ago

Her husband and daughter are always gloomy!

0points

skyeberg 9 years ago

I adore this work! Let's hope it gets published in a big coffee table book...

0points

AnjezaDoko 9 years ago

wow! I laugh and I got scared at the same time. Very Impressing!

0points

RickAndresen 9 years ago

I am thinking Twilight Zone. Nice job.

0points

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.

0points

Random32 9 years ago

I want to feel bad but this is too funny!

0points

frank0ys 9 years ago

Amusingly weird. :)

0points

AlexanderLoibnegger 9 years ago

so sad ... so lonely ... so touching

0points

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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SaamAmerat 9 years ago

0points

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!!!

0points

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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Fernandito 9 years ago

This women is GENIAL.

0points

SandyCurtis 9 years ago

I don't really understand. Does she?

0points

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.

0points

cindik 9 years ago

I love Suzanne's work--beautiful, hilarious and insightful!

0points

CommentaryFortytwo 9 years ago

The wedding pictures are priceless. Love that the Groom's family are all mannikins!

0points

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

0points

ArmineIskenderian 9 years ago

Its beautiful and it really speaks to me.

0points

AmandaJohnson 9 years ago

Awesome work .. amazingly talented. Just to see some of the judgment passed behind you in your photos are crazy !

0points

selket 9 years ago

The photos are funny and perfectly done, but nothing more. Great fun, but I don't feel the message.

0points

alodis 9 years ago

I think I saw her on A&E!

0points

alodis 9 years ago

Seems like a lot of work!

0points

Visible 9 years ago

love the audaciousNess over your work. Fabulous

0points

Victorbanana 9 years ago

i don't want to be an a*****e, but this lady has no life, no offense

-1point

Maria_P 9 years ago

Are you sure you know how IS her real life? Really?

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Victorbanana 9 years ago

I don't want to be an a*****e but this lady has no life, no offense

-1point

Victorbanana 9 years ago

also everyone must think she has a mind problem

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AlexanderLoibnegger 9 years ago

So sad ... so lonely ... so touching

-1point

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

-1point

CommentaryFortytwo 9 years ago

You are exactly the kind of person she is protesting against.

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suzanneheintz (Post author) 9 years ago

Why do people assume that if u are unmarried, there is no love in your life? I just don't have a ring, nor the approval of society.

4points

guess 9 years ago

It's not like she carries them around everywhere, just for photos. Also, she's saying she doesn't necessarily need true love to be happy.

0points

Victorbanana 9 years ago

lemonhead is right

-3points

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MargaretFlynn 9 years ago

I absolutely LOVE this woman and her work! Thanks for sharing your life with a stiff !

16points

lilred 9 years ago

I love her too!

1point

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EllenEmpson 9 years ago

Creative, detailed in incorporating color, style, that 1960s feel of the American attitude about home and household. I'm impressed!

9points

guess 9 years ago

1. love the statement 2. love the wedding dress (not that you need it to be happy but if you change your mind it's beautiful lol)

3points

JoieAckerman 9 years ago

Don't worry the guy's reactions look so much like any husband.

1point

mariewalshe 9 years ago

that is fantastic,,,,and so detailed, love it

1point

SusannaVesna 9 years ago

Sometimes you look like Princess Leia. :)

1point

Hotrod 9 years ago

She makes a good point.

1point

lilred 9 years ago

A RIOT! I love it!

1point

davidmika 9 years ago

I love her too. What's not to love about someone who will go this far for her Feminist beiliefs!

1point

TamaraM 8 years ago

And the "Wedding " dress is gorgeous ! I love it ! Can be worn to any party or soree !

0points

TamaraM 8 years ago

Freakin' AWESOME ! Your sense of style is marvelous !!!

0points

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.

0points

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.

0points

Rism 8 years ago

All these photos are more colorful than my life

0points

andrea 9 years ago

when you watch the video you will get it

0points

Lorien 9 years ago

I loved the one where she was in the laundromat. The woman sitting down was peeking over her mag looking at her strangely!!

0points

GoCatGo 9 years ago

I was fortunate enough to see your show–and hear your talk–in Longmont, Colorado. Brilliant!

0points

ZeniSetiawati 9 years ago

creative..

0points

ChuriChan 9 years ago

Awesome! Love her expression and the style of her photos :D

0points

JohnMorrison 9 years ago

sad. cold. lonely.

0points

JohnFinch 9 years ago

Every one of these pictures is a work of art in themselves, the use of colours is amazing, and each one makes a poignant life statement.

0points

ItzyStrange 9 years ago

These are amazing! I cannot get over how much I loved them.

0points

CherlynR 9 years ago

I saw your work before years ago! Thanks for sharing and giving the big o' middle finger to labels women are given in society.

0points

ClaudiaRotter 9 years ago

These are absolutely fantastic!

0points

DeertBahg 9 years ago

wtf this lady needs help wow more barbies for this sick b***h

0points

AliciaAraya 9 years ago

a fun parody of ordinary facebook narcissism and the general culture of one upmanship and exhibitionism

0points

SamanthaEli 9 years ago

So. Freaking. Awesome. Nice job!

0points

VincentRacicot 9 years ago

Disturbing and yet fascinating. Talented, for sure!

0points

Maria_P 9 years ago

Genial. These photos remind me of many others of "Holy Happy Families", with the same empty eyes (and their owners were not mannequins...)

0points

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?

0points

HaynyDiaz 9 years ago

I love how people assume she spends her life with those mannequins... are you stupid or what?

0points

HaynyDiaz 9 years ago

I love how people assume she spends her life with those mannequins.. are you stupid or what?..

0points

BetsyArcher 9 years ago

I love her creativity and sense of humor! Suzanne is brilliant!

0points

mariewalshe 9 years ago

i just glanced your comments,, get over yourselves, the pictures are wonderfull and fun, how stuffy can you be

0points

RaymundFuntalba 9 years ago

Why is her husband and their have no emotions? o_O

0points

NargesSh 9 years ago

Her husband and daughter are always gloomy!

0points

skyeberg 9 years ago

I adore this work! Let's hope it gets published in a big coffee table book...

0points

AnjezaDoko 9 years ago

wow! I laugh and I got scared at the same time. Very Impressing!

0points

RickAndresen 9 years ago

I am thinking Twilight Zone. Nice job.

0points

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.

0points

Random32 9 years ago

I want to feel bad but this is too funny!

0points

frank0ys 9 years ago

Amusingly weird. :)

0points

AlexanderLoibnegger 9 years ago

so sad ... so lonely ... so touching

0points

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?

2points

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SaamAmerat 9 years ago

0points

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!!!

0points

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

3points

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Fernandito 9 years ago

This women is GENIAL.

0points

SandyCurtis 9 years ago

I don't really understand. Does she?

0points

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.

0points

cindik 9 years ago

I love Suzanne's work--beautiful, hilarious and insightful!

0points

CommentaryFortytwo 9 years ago

The wedding pictures are priceless. Love that the Groom's family are all mannikins!

0points

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

0points

ArmineIskenderian 9 years ago

Its beautiful and it really speaks to me.

0points

AmandaJohnson 9 years ago

Awesome work .. amazingly talented. Just to see some of the judgment passed behind you in your photos are crazy !

0points

selket 9 years ago

The photos are funny and perfectly done, but nothing more. Great fun, but I don't feel the message.

0points

alodis 9 years ago

I think I saw her on A&E!

0points

alodis 9 years ago

Seems like a lot of work!

0points

Visible 9 years ago

love the audaciousNess over your work. Fabulous

0points

Victorbanana 9 years ago

i don't want to be an a*****e, but this lady has no life, no offense

-1point

Maria_P 9 years ago

Are you sure you know how IS her real life? Really?

0points

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Victorbanana 9 years ago

I don't want to be an a*****e but this lady has no life, no offense

-1point

Victorbanana 9 years ago

also everyone must think she has a mind problem

-1point

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AlexanderLoibnegger 9 years ago

So sad ... so lonely ... so touching

-1point

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

-1point

CommentaryFortytwo 9 years ago

You are exactly the kind of person she is protesting against.

12points

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suzanneheintz (Post author) 9 years ago

Why do people assume that if u are unmarried, there is no love in your life? I just don't have a ring, nor the approval of society.

4points

guess 9 years ago

It's not like she carries them around everywhere, just for photos. Also, she's saying she doesn't necessarily need true love to be happy.

0points

Victorbanana 9 years ago

lemonhead is right

-3points

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