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Brian
Finke
Cheerleaders
Diversity in uniformity is what fascinated Finke about his chosen
subject: cheerleading competitions, photographed in New York City,
Pennsylvania and Florida. He followed competitors from 175 schools
all over the US, witnessing moments of emotion as they practiced,
prayed and cried. In order to reveal the girls’ identity he
focused on their subtle expressions and gestures.
While every cheerleader is created in the image of the team to perform
and look the same, these girls are also teenagers addressing such
issues as social behavior and sexuality. "In my photos,"
says Finke, "these teens struggle between being part of a group
and defining themselves." |
Cheerleaders
2003 |
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