... up. At first glance, the side-view angle of the model creates an impression for it to be merely a candid picture. Taking a closer look, one begins to see the visible atmosphere, created by the technique purposefully lacking editorship. With an introductory picture of a clothed Siobhan on the street, Boston -1989, Goldin's female friend reappears though this time, nude in the picture titled Siobhan in the shower, NYC-1991. In the photograph, Siobhan is shown in the shower, waist up with her hands extended upward, revealing the nature of her unshaved under-arm hair. The woman in this particular picture, although slightly intimidated by her revealing pose, seems trusting towards the photographer. This interaction between Siobhan and Goldin is clearly revealed within the 'Siobhan' series, in the following picture titled Self-portrait in bed with Siobhan, NYC-1990. The warm tone set by the bed lamp works to enhance the intimate moment between ...

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