Lise Bjorne

Lise Bjorne     

Norway

Breath Series 2008

six rayographs

Courtesy of the artist

Inspired by Man Ray’s rayographs, Breath Series is created in a darkroom without using a camera. The artist breathes, screams, and yells onto light-sensitive paper. The trace of the artist’s out-breath is captured along with the movement of her body – her knees, hands, and mouth leave empty dark areas on the image.

The action of enlarging one’s breath can be a metaphor for the connection of all mankind. Our breath is the first step toward balance – inside and out.