Swapping in: an artist puts herself into her ex's new photos
Jenny Rova collected her ex's photos with his new girlfriend, recreated them with herself in her place, and turned the result into an exhibition about jealousy.
Swapping in: an artist puts herself into her ex's new photos
Jenny Rova didn't just keep tabs on her ex and his new girlfriend. She found all of their photos together and replaced the girlfriend's face with her own. Then she turned it into an exhibition.
Thanks to one of our readers for the find: "The project is in a grey zone. It's very creepy and could have hurt the feelings of the new girlfriend, who did nothing wrong, but I like it. A great way to sublimate your jealousy."
Here's what Jenny herself writes:
"I follow my ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. I save their photos together from Facebook. Then I replace her with myself: I copy her poses and facial expressions, and I even dress the way she does. I photograph myself in the same light, then paste my photo over his new girlfriend to cover her. While I do it, I think again about what it's like to be part of his life."
Purpur: Warning! Do not try this at home:)
Photos: Jenny Rova, I would also like to be — A work on jealousy






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