Vancouver-based photographer Dina Goldstein shoots for magazines
and ad agencies around the world. Her series, 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.
In The Dollhouse, 2012 plays out in a 10 part sequential narrative, photographed in a custom built adult sized
dollhouse. This time Dina takes on one of the most powerful symbols of Western
culture: Barbie and Ken, the beloved and idealized American couple. More than
any other childhood construct, Barbie represents the concept that `Beauty´ is
the apex trait and is necessary to attain power and happiness. Her co-star Ken,
who has been trapped in an imposed marriage for over three decades, discovers
his authentic self and finally expresses his individuality. Barbie’s fate is
grim in Goldstein’s hands, as she breaks down and confronts her own value and
fleeting relevance.
Barbie
has been such an influential character to many little girls for decades. I always love to see the twist that people
out on her and Ken. I love that
Goldstein posed the in the arbitrary poses that Barbie dolls are known
for. I also love fact that they look so
plastic lifeless as if they were life size dolls.
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