"I wake up and do 100 deadlifts and 65 lat pulldowns. Then I head into the office, which is wherever anyone needs an average-height woman of ideally ambiguous ethnic background to stand next to an artwork that day."
"I like to think of myself as a modern-day Rückenfigur. Barbara Kruger. Anyone who has ever said 'Yes, I'm familiar with their work' with a straight face."
"I had to develop very good hearing. I am like a beaver, who pauses while chewing on tree trunks to listen for movement."
The Woman With Her Back to the Viewer is a significant figure in contemporary art, known for her elusive presence in gallery photographs. In an exclusive interview, she describes her daily routine, which includes a rigorous workout and her role as a model for artworks. She refers to herself as a modern-day Rückenfigur, emphasizing her unique position in the art world. The interview touches on her influences, the challenges of her job, and the perception of her work as confrontational and impactful in contemporary portraiture.
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