One of Us

By staging romantic scenes between real-life lovers One of Us conjures the ideal of the happy couple like a hologram through which the artist herself steps. Interrupting the illusion of intimacy by inserting herself in its image. The pairs clearly draw their sense of self from their relationship, practicing a form of individualism for two . The words exchanged between the lovers echo phrases from pop culture s ubiquitous representations of love and happiness. And yet these are their own genuine feelings, which are unexpectedly distilled by the many interventions of the maker. She watches and touches the lovers in their most tender moments and is met with complete indifference as they remain totally enamored with each other.