Tina Barney's exploration of the New England upper class began in the late 1970s, focusing on family gatherings and rituals depicted in picturesque coastal homes. She developed her portraiture techniques in the 1980s by directing her subjects, which gave her images a personal and intimate scale using large-format photography. Her works reveal hidden tensions through micro-expressions, contrasting dreamlike scenes with subtle disruptions. 'Family Ties' is a collection of 60 portraits showcasing her career-long dedication to capturing familial relationships and social intricacies through photography.
Tina Barney began in the late 1970s photographing the New England upper class, capturing rituals and family gatherings in picturesque coastal homes using large-format photography.
Her intimate portraits evolved in the 1980s, where she skillfully directed subjects, allowing for a personal exploration of hidden dynamics within intergenerational family settings.
Barney's photography reveals hidden tensions and micro-expressions within the haute bourgeoisie, presenting a surreal landscape that contrasts the idealized family scenes with underlying disruptions.
The collection 'Family Ties' encompasses 60 large-format portraits, reflecting her decades-long exploration of family connections and the intricacies of social rituals.
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