Claude Cahun was a French surrealist photographer and sculptor born in 1894 she was best known for her self portraits which play around with the theme of her gender identity. Her work is described as political and personal she worked in jersey during her life and produced many unsettling yet eye catching photos.
Image analysis
This self portrait of Claude’s reflection in the mirror highlights her gender fluidity as she avoids facing herself directly which gives an almost surreal view into her different identities the version of her in the mirror has an exposed neck which shows a vulnerable side to the opposing watcher who is hiding behind her collar. Could be viewed as an extension on her acts of defiance.
