Cursive Penmanship and the Misfortunes of Virtue

"Macri doesn’t illustrate the narrative. Instead, he distills it down to a psychological state. He speaks of the burden of suffering, the weight of relentless distress, and the persistence of madness pressing inward from all sides. In the photograph, everything feels tight—emotionally, visually, and symbolically. The confinement is part of the point. It speaks to the idea of a mind locked inside its own anguish, without reprieve. It mirrors Sade’s own life: long years in prisons and asylums, writing through the bars, wrestling with his obsessions and philosophies. At the same time, it echoes Justine’s own descent, her repeated attempts to cling to virtue while the world strips it from her."

"Really like this one. All the curls. Darkness is part of human experience and so very important to include."
~ Ingrid Phaneuf (Canadian writer, author, Registered Psychotherapist TRA)
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"Electrified Autopen Bushman Blush! Smoke Me!"
~ John Felice Ceprano (Ottawa rock sculptor, painter)
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"Cursive penmanship fights high moral standards - virtue.. cool!"
~ Laurie Lanaro (Creative Director, apparel designer, graphic artist)
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"Wow.. that hair! I must know your secret for attaining such luxurious locks!"
~ Theresa Pope Church (American scientist)
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"Have you been hanging out in the blender? Ha ha! As a film cameraman who has lit countless faces for the camera. I have a special appreciation for the quality of your portraiture. Your poses invariably have a strong, dramatic sense accomplished with a subtlety that powerfully conveys the mood."
~ Bob Boldt (American artist, writer, poet, film/video maker)
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"Paris, I see you walking out of the Moulin Rouge, your looking, for you know, you're on fire! It's also the look you exude, to let the mind feel your picture!"
~ Najar Daniel (Business Admin Northern Arizona University)


Cursive Penmanship and the Misfortunes of Virtue, 2017
Photography: Chromogenic C-print
63.5 x 63.5 cm

31 x 31 cm
Edition: 4