The Akha Bride by Kimiko Yoshida (2003) ART Black marble Dimensions (cm)

Black marble Dimensions (cm)

What emerges is a reflection of the body in all its raw

ensuring a piece that is as timeless as it is innovative

The transition from traditional silhouette to bold

Inspired by the Greek bust in Carlo Scarpa's House on the Grand Canal in Venice

The Akha Bride by Kimiko Yoshida (2003) ART Black marble Dimensions (cm)The series of self portraits that have been Kimiko Yoshida's signature since 2001 follow a constant conceptual protocol: always the same subject, the same framing, the same lighting, the same principle of monochrome where the photographer's face tends to disappear. Painting, make up and direct shooting: here no digital retouching, no Photoshop. These are timeless and "abstract" portraits, i. e. devoid of anecdote, narrative and story. Subtle and