Lise Sarfati at Yossi Milo

Robin #43, Oakland, CA by Lise Sarfati

I've become so accustomed to seeing large scale color photography that its basically assumed any contempory show I see will feature them. So it was something of a suprise to see Lise Sarfati's The New Life at Yossi Milo and find only modest-sized prints lined up across the main space.

Nevertheless, Sarfati's photography follows other common stylistic approaches in her treatment of the stereostypical modern, disaffected teen such as the blank stare into space or into the camera. In more than a few photos the kids wear wigs - play acting a desired maturity? The vast bulk of the show is medium and close up portraits of teenage "Crewdson extras" with a few longer shots, such as the one above, that are more effective and original at describing the emotional and mental atmosphere of adolescence.

Through Nov 26th at Yossi Milo
525 W. 25th St
(212) 414-0370