Untitled (portrait of a toddler, double exposed) 1944

Curator: John Deusing’s “Untitled (portrait of a toddler, double exposed)” presents us with an intriguing photographic study. It's a small print, roughly 7 by 5 inches. Editor: It has a ghostly quality, almost like a faded memory trying to solidify. Curator: The double exposure gives the child a spectral presence, blurring the lines of reality. It's as if we're seeing multiple moments captured simultaneously. Editor: It could be a metaphor for the fleeting nature of childhood, its constant state of becoming. The child is both here and not quite here. Curator: Deusing's technique transforms a simple portrait into something more profound, prompting us to reflect on time, memory, and the ephemeral nature of being. Editor: A poignant reminder that even in a still image, life is always in motion.