Georgia O'Keeffe 1919 - 1921

This photograph of Georgia O'Keeffe was taken by Alfred Stieglitz, her husband, sometime in the early part of the 20th century. I can see the texture of the paper, the way the light falls across her face, the curve of her neck. It is a very intimate portrait. Imagine being in the room with them, the quietness and the deep familiarity. What were they thinking? What were they feeling? It's like seeing a private moment, where the mundane act of arranging one's hair becomes a tender ritual. Stieglitz made many photographs of O'Keeffe. Over time, these images built up, becoming an almost painterly, multi-faceted portrait. This makes me think of the work of other artists like Picasso, or even more recently, Elizabeth Peyton. These are artists who find endless inspiration and meaning in portraying the people closest to them. It's a long, ongoing conversation between artists, exploring the depths of human connection through the language of art. It is never really finished.