An image from Tim Walkers Dolls series shot for Italian Vogue.
The model conveys the look of a lifeless doll, with a vacant expression and rigid looking limbs.
The lifeless atmosphere is heightened by the pale colour scheme.
The photograph is aiming to be unsettling, employing two things which people commonly fear, dolls and marionettes. This will elicit a response from most viewers, and make the pieces talked about.
The lifelessness of the model is heightened by the fact that the marionette displays more facial expression.
The creepiness of the doll is emphasised by the outstretched arms of the marionette, suggesting it is trying to get away from her grasp.
The environment is in a state of decay, shown by the cracks in the flowery wallpaper behind the model. This could represent a loss of innocence, which may be the reason the dolls are discarded.
The idea of lost images is also reflected in the pose of the model, with legs spread wide and only being covered by a childhood toy. This shows how childhood acts as a veil of innocence, one that can be easily removed.
Despite being a fashion photograph the theme seems to be the focus, more so than the clothes being modelled
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