Mother in law
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Mother in law
1998 – France
On a winding uphill road, bordered by the void and the Southern pines, an improbable scene unfolds: a creaky Renault, overloaded with eclectic objects, speeds along. In the backseat, a laughing grandmother is literally strapped to a luggage rack, scarf blowing in the wind, birdcage in hand, as if propelled out of the frame — out of the conventions.
Inspired by a real altercation at a gas station between a cranky mother-in-law and her exasperated son-in-law, this photograph captures what many have secretly dreamed of. But rather than descending into meanness, Dingo turns the family conflict into a visual comedy, both tender and zany.
Everything is real here: the car is driving, the grandmother is real, the scarf is kept afloat by a fishing line held by an assistant running alongside, and the photo is shot on film on an open road. The absurd becomes performance. The staging becomes a testament to a time when people dared to be unfiltered, when creative freedom came through the moment, boldness… and a good dose of ingenuity.
The frozen expressions inside the car, between panic and uncontrollable laughter, tell a story of a typical French holiday comedy, both slapstick and universal. It’s an entire popular culture, a collective imagination of summer and “excess,” that steps into the lens.
- Themes: Automotive, Car
The different types of frames and finishes available
The print comes with its certificate of authenticity and a Hahnemühle hologram affixed to the back.
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The print is mounted on a 2 mm Dibond panel and placed in the frame.
The depth of the floating frame is 4 cm, and the gap between the photograph and the inner edges of the frame is 0.8 cm for black or white finishes and 1 cm for wood finishes (Oak, Wenge, etc.). This arrangement creates a visually pleasing “floating” effect. Finally, a hanging system is attached to the back of the frame for a quick, easy, and secure installation.
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The Artist
Dingo
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Pigment inkjet print on Fine Art paper, supplied with Hahnemühle certificate of authenticity.
The print is laminated onto a 2 mm Dibond sheet and mounted in the floating frame to give it visual depth.