In a captivating series published by Loose Joints in 2021, British artist Jet Swan presented a striking photographic exploration of street portraiture, delving into the intricate interplay between public and private lives. Over the course of three years, Swan has engaged with members of the public in impromptu studio spaces, from an empty shopfront in a commercial mall in Scarborough to a repurposed community hall in Ramsgate, where the artist resides and works.
Through her lens, Swan skillfully juxtaposes the public personas people project in her studio with the darker, more intimate psychological spaces that emerge, offering a thought-provoking contrast between the public and private realms. Her photographs beautifully capture the tactile essence of the body, while also teasing the edges of conventional staged portraiture.
