Saddigh features a short-haired female
in several of his pieces, notably the series of
images set in a vintage Olympia. The modern
look of her cropped hair is modestly covered
with a sash, recalling Hollywood dames of
the fifties, breezing by in their convertibles
with scarves wrapped protectively around
their coiffures. The juxtaposition of her edgy
hairstyle placed against the backdrop of the
classic automobile and apparel creates a subtle
contrast—the old adapting to the new, while
the new pays homage to the old through
contemporary interpretations of fashion.
In his work, Saddigh achieves a casual, noninvasive glimpse into the daily routine and
habit that makes his subjects human.
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