Princess

So I spent the weekend in Brentwood, Tennessee. I'd never been before and it was pretty much like being on The OC. Not really but kind of. Everyone I met was really great but I could see potential for the twisted upper class drama that places like that are known for. Being there made me think of art that addresses the issues or aesthetic of upper middle class princesses.

Charlie White








Girl Posed



A still from "American Minor"

This work shows a grotesque quality caused by the prepackaged lifestyle offered to young girls.

Angela Strassheim

When I look at these I think about how a desire for suburban perfection creates tension and a sense of dread. Strassheim's technical expertise results in perfect pictures of people who may need to be perfect. My mind adds the possibility of failure and things that must be concealed. My reactions could have something to do with the darker events that have taken place in my otherwise peachy-keen neighborhood.