The Cold Spring restaurant, Riverview, is run by Jimmy. Actually it's a partnership with his wife.This woman is Jimmy's mother. He is a man who has inherited his mother's strength and presence. When I saw her as I walked by she was gardening with her grand-daughter. But I knew at once that I must take her alone. She planted her feet astride, put her hands on her hips and said, "Like this?" I said, "Exactly like that."
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Hands on Hips 1
The Cold Spring restaurant, Riverview, is run by Jimmy. Actually it's a partnership with his wife.This woman is Jimmy's mother. He is a man who has inherited his mother's strength and presence. When I saw her as I walked by she was gardening with her grand-daughter. But I knew at once that I must take her alone. She planted her feet astride, put her hands on her hips and said, "Like this?" I said, "Exactly like that."
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
When I first looked I was immediately reminded of the series Diane Arbus did of figures on lawns. Less disturbing of course, but a similar spatial disparity of figure and ground. On a personal note, the way she's dressed is nearly exactly the way my Mom dressed 90% of the time.
ReplyDeleteThis lady just looks so pleased.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy when you post pictures on particular themes, Dmitri. It's fascinating to see how one particular compositional element can unite things.