Wiebke Leister

Interview John Slyce / Wiebke Leister about the photographic work ‘Hals über Kopf’ in the context of her PhD Practice Research project: ‘Unjoyful Laughter and the Non-Likeness of Photographic Portraiture’ (2000-06).

Book section from: Royal College of Art, Photography Final Degree Show catalogue, summer 2006.

Installation view of the work at the RCA: ‘Hals über Kopf’ (2006): 14 C-type prints (4 sets), Diasec framed, 50x60 cm.

‘It is a laughter that never sleeps, but is like a malady endlessly pursuing its destined way, ceaselessly carrying out the commands of providence.’ (Ch.B.)

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