
This self portrait depicts Taylor-Johnson suspended in mid air against the backdrop of her studio, in what she described as a moment of absolute release and freedom. She confronts the audience with her body, both beautiful and visibly scarred. The artist suspended herself using ropes with the help of a bondage expert, later digitally removing these in the photograph to create the impossible scene. The photograph is from a series of eight, each showing the artist hanging in a different position.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Self Portrait Suspended VII, 2004
Date supported
2006
Medium and material
C-type colour print
Dimensions
135.6 x 162.8 cm
Grant
12000
Total cost
21000

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