Tania Franco Klein
Everything fits into the palm of a hand: from news on violent wars to selfies. My characters lose themselves in that mix of public and personal projections.
The photographic work of Tania Franco Klein (b. Mexico, 1990) takes up entire walls, with intense colours and the glow of images litup in the cinema. Her background in architecture and photography is clearly visible in the spatial presentation of her photographic material. The spectator enters a cinematic setting, coming close to the protagonist herself. This is her own beautiful alter ego. With wigs, red lips, and ravishing spectacle frames, Tania Franco Klein appears as a Hollywood film star. She poses, or rather hangs around, in desolate, vast landscapes, along highways and airports, in swimming pools and motel room interiors. Always on the move, yet nowhere to be found. It’s as if she’s driven by appearances – by the deceptive temptations and the loss of the American dream.
