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1. Cornelia Hediger 

2. This work is a series of photographs which depicts a central character, a woman with brown hair, in different locations and positions within the frame. Usually, each image has multiple versions of herself, sometimes with sections of her body in different sizes. The image is cut up into squares in a grid like display. The light is quite diffused with a little bit of shadow. Most of the colors are pastel.
3. The concept of a doppelganger, or a different version of yourself, is visually represented by the multiple versions of the model within the frame. Even the frame itself has multiple sections or ‘chucks’ which seem to represent a divide. You could say this physical divide is representation of an emotional divide. Perhaps the different versions of herself literally is implies the symbolic differences of emotion or character that my even be hidden to the individual.
4. In some of the photos, the model is looking at herself inquisitively. Sometimes the model is looking at the viewer. In some cases, one version of herself is seen behind a door, or sitting on the bed as she puts a finger over her mouth to silence us. In most cases, the model is interacting with herself. The imagery at times seems sexual: baby dolls, nude bodies, a fish to imply a phallus.
5. These elements imply a sense of curiosity about herself and seem to be describing the process of discover of the hidden parts of her identity. Some of the images seem hostile at times, she is holding a fire arm and stalking her ‘naïve’ self. This is representative of a sense of mistrust of oneself. Her curiosity and discovery of sexual self is apparent through the props mention in # 4.
6. The artist seems to be concerned about creating a sense of shock and quirk within this body. I would say that she is successful in this regard. Through the use of odd props, unusual perspective in some cases, and uneasy bodily positions and expressions of the face, she is able to achieve this.

1. Unknown Artist- Criminal Mug Shots 

2.This work is a series of photographs of a group of people ( presumably middle to upper class) both man and female. In the majority of the photos, there is a photo of the person facing the camera, and another showing the person's profile. The photos have an antique grayish or sepia toned quality to them. The light is soft and diffused, but it also has shadows. Above each portrait are tiny white letters appearing of their height and weight.  

3. If this work is meant to be conceptual, I would say that the concept is the idea that anyone can be a criminal whether they appear to be or not. Because of the fact that they appear to be regular family portraits, yet have been presented as criminals , tells me this. As mentioned above, the straight on and profile view is slightly reminiscent of mugshots. Perhaps this artist is saying that the people are so serious looking that they might as well be mugshots.

4. In the images, there are men and women who appear to be in a natural and relaxed stance. Their expressions are varying, but they all seem authentic and genuine. In once case, there is a man who is to the right of the frame with closed eye and a "squished" face expression. Some of the images appear to be portraits of friends together: maybe standing in a group, or sitting down beside eachother.

5. The elements mentioned above seem to be creating a concept or sense of authenticity. Perhaps all of the images are taken during a modern time and meant to be fabricating old fashioned portraits. If that is the case, this artist is extremely successful in that regard.

6. The overall concept is lost to me because I'm not sure what time period that these were taken in and if the letters are to signify that these are real crinimals. Maybe its just a joke about their seriousness or a statement about how criminals can appear to be regular citizens. My confusion about this leaves me answerless as to if this body of work is successful or not.