Mother of forms
Forms carrying each other, containing one another, thinking themselves safe under the protection of others.
Text: Photos: Vivienne Aubin
© Vivienne Aubin
© Vivienne Aubin
Photo above: knitted balaclava by Marie Luise Baumschlager
This series is an observation of the dynamics between seemingly unconnected objects. Paying closer attention to the object pairs, it becomes clearer that they refer to one another, alternately taking over, carrying, or filling positions.
© Vivienne Aubin
© Vivienne Aubin
© Vivienne Aubin
© Vivienne Aubin
A project on the theme of M(OTHER)ING, realized in collaboration with the Applied Photography and Time-Based Media class led by Prof. Maria Ziegelböck at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Created as part of Yasmina Haddad's MATCH! #4 course.
The interrelationship between photography, fashion, and casting is examined, with a focus on the relationship between photographer and subject—and vice versa. The mother figure is not meant biologically, but is considered through acts of care:
m(other)ing is a verb.
mothers mother
fathers mother
friends mother
(you can be the mother of a house)
Are you maternal? Or are you mom? Like, queen?*
Photography: Vivienne Aubin
Contributions:
Simon Hundsbichler (laptop nestling up to a wall)
Marcella Ruiz Cruz (the perfectly peeled breakfast egg) <3
