My Love [The woman who traded her baby for honey] 2018

This photograph, "My Love [The woman who traded her baby for honey]" was made by Pieter Henket, but it feels like an old painting. The earth tones are like a muted palette, so different from our instagram-filtered world. Look at the texture of the termite mounds in the background. The color is consistent across the piece, a mix of dull greens and browns. The effect is kind of melancholic, but also beautiful. The woman’s stance is confident but there is a somber feeling. You can see every blade of grass and the details in her dress. This photo reminds me of Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's paintings, which often have a similar color story and emotional feeling. Art is like a big conversation, different artists speaking to each other across time. And in this case, it's a conversation about beauty, loss, and how we see each other.