Clare Rae is a contemporary photographer who is based in Melbourne, Australia. Her work is based around the feminist theory, the female body and the awkward experience of subjectivity. Her current exhibition at the CCA Galleries: "Entre Nous" is her work that is inspired by Claude Cahun. 
Claude Cahun, a member of the Parisian surrealist movement, was a queer and jewish photographer who moved to Jersey with her stepsister/lover. Her photos are self portraits that pushed the boundaries of self identity, gender and sexuality. Claude is often described as ahead of her time as she pushed so many boundaries that were deemed highly unnaceptable at the time. 

Claude Cahun and Clare Rae have 70 years between them, and their exhibition brings the conversation between their two performative practices.
Example of Clares Work:


The lighting from behind the subject (Clare) creates a slight silloute of herself. Her simple outfit and concept in this image contrasts Claude Cahuns photo of "I am in training don't kiss me".

Claudes dark background contrasts Clares light background, also the fact that Claude is staring towards the camera reveals her daring and devilish attitude. On the other hand, both photographers are sitting in a similar position and they both have white tops on with black bottoms. Claudes masculine activity (weightlifting) contrasts her extreme feminine looks - the lipstick, the love hearts. These contrasting ideas display Cahuns defiant attitude towards gender roles.