Dina Goldsteil takes a 'magical' approach to most of her work. She mixes real life and make believe together and creates images which test the imagination and thoughts of the viewer.
These images are from the series 'Fallen Princesses' I like how all of the subjects are characters that we would recognize from being younger yet put into everyday situations. The contrast between the 'perfect life' and 'reality' sends a strong and clear message through the images. I like the idea of introducing 'story book' like themes into the real world.
The images above are form the series 'In The Doll House'. Goldsteil quoted:
‘In the doll house’ examines the less than perfect life of B and K. B is a super doll, the most successful doll in the world. Her partner K is grappling with his sexuality and finds himself in a loveless marriage. He struggles with his position in the household and faces his lack of authenticity.
This series of work tells a story as well as gives us something familiar to relate to. I like how the 'Barbie's' hands are straight out creating a more believably doll like pose.
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