Looking at her books upside down, she exercised both her mind and her body 1978

This photograph by Marcia Resnick presents a playfully inverted world of mind and body in monochrome. There is an element of performance here, of an embodied idea. Resnick's approach captures a moment of balance, both physical and intellectual. The textures of the wooden floor, the soft pillow, and the crisp pages of the books create a tactile landscape. Look at the two framed images adjacent to the headstand. They show hands, one in prayer, and the other giving the peace sign, suggesting an openness to interpretation and a playful contrast between gesture and meaning. I'm put in mind of Hannah Wilke, in the way Resnick uses her own body to create work and explore ideas. This photograph isn’t just a snapshot; it's an exploration of perspective, literally turning our world upside down and inviting us to see things differently, to question the fixed meanings in life.