Signs that say what you want them to say and not signs that say what someone else wants you to say (Everything is connected in life the point is to know it and to unerstand it.)
(1992-1993)
from the Signs that say what you want them to say and not Signs that say what someone else wants you to say series 1992–93
Medium
type C photograph
Measurements
(125.7 × 81.0 cm) (image and sheet)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation, 2021
© Gillian Wearing
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Gillian Wearing is known for her portraiture using photography and video, which explores individual identity within society. For this series, the artist approached strangers on the street, asked them to write their thoughts on a sheet of paper and photographed them holding up the result. This collaborative approach reveals that the camera does not take a neutral stance but, rather, is a powerful tool that breaks down the divide between public and private.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Edition
ed. 2/10
Accession Number
2021.106
Department
International Photography