John Wilson 1993

This gelatin silver print titled "John Wilson" was made by Nancy Andrews. I am imagining Nancy in a room with John, orchestrating a dance between light and shadow to capture something real. Look at how the light filters through the curtain, softening the background and throwing shadows that sculpt John’s face and form. His intense gaze gives us a sense of his inner life. I wonder, was he comfortable? Did he have any idea how he was coming across? It reminds me of how painters like Alice Neel tried to capture not just a likeness but a person’s essence, their vulnerabilities, and strengths. Andrews, like Neel, invites us to look closely, encouraging us to engage with the subject on a human level. It is a reminder that photography is a form of portraiture and connection.