Artwork Title: The Therapist 6-29-00

The Therapist 6-29-00

Donald Woodman

The Therapist series, which I started on July 17, 1997, some time after I first started therapy with Dr. Donald Fineberg, is both an intimate portrait of ‘Dr. Don’ and a self portrait of the patient ‘Donald’. The relationship between therapist and patient served as a vehicle for exploring interpersonal relationships and personal identity. The images reflect both the tenor of the session and the emotions of the moment ranging from humor to pathos. The camera became a tool for the patient/artist as I explored various states with my therapist, including resistance; the interpretation of statements, perceptions and dreams; the act of transference; along with flights of fantasy. These images act as a window into myself and metaphorically as a way to access the complexity of humanity. Thus, The Therapist series might be said to be an extension of my personal self examination/exploration through portraiture. To create this series, I... [http://donaldwoodman.com/gallery/the-therapist-2]
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