Mike Disfarmer(1884-1959) was an American photographer who portrait everyday people in rural Arkansas.
Born Mike Meyers, he changed his surname to "Disfarmer" (“not a farmer”) to break with his family's agrarian roots. Disfarmer maintained a portrait studio in his hometown of Heber Springs, Arkansas, and photographed members of the local community for small fees. His photographs capture the essence of a particular community in a particular time with piercing solemnity and a touching simplicity. (cut an paste from Wikipedia) I love all of his photos. Its like you really can see the people in the pictures, that they tell a story. I love that.
Mari Slaattelid, Galleri K. Confirmed Image(Nordea Art Collection) 2002, oil on plexi glass, 70 panels each 14 x 24 cm
Håper ikke Mari blir sur for at jeg har satt verket hennes på høykant. Men det var bare så den fikk plass, og for at den skulle bli stor nok så dere virkelig ser detaljene. Er det ikke vakkert?