Jennifer Barua-Artist post

Lee Friedlander

1. Lee Friedlander is an American photographer that began photographing the American landscape in 1948. He tries to bring a comedic perspective within the American life. His most famous work includes Self Portraits, which he began in the 1960s.
2. In the first picture, two different people are walking in two seperate directions. This shows how everyone is going a different path and going through different events. In the second picture, a frustrated man is shown driving. We don't know what his destination is, but everyone can relate to his emotions and unknowing of the future. In the third picture, a woman is shown working with machinery. This is against the common view where the woman should be at home cleaning the house. This woman is doing man's work.
3. Lee represents a lot through his photos even when they seem very simple. I enjoy his black and white photos and his representation of the American life.