Martine Stig

‘Bloos’ by Martine Stig (1972) reflects the strength of vulnerability and authenticity. The involuntary blush reveals emotion and invites connection. In this way, the work resonates with LUMCWomen’s commitment to visibility, inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone can be themselves.

The involuntary blush reveals emotion and invites connection. In this way, the work resonates with LUMCWomen’s commitment to visibility, inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone can be themselves.

The photo is part of the series 'Bloos', which Martine Stig (1972) made of blushing girls. The emphasis is on the visible discomfort and intimate vulnerability of the moment.

This girl had herself photographed at the moment she wanted to disappear the most. Stig captures what is normally not shown and how people themselves prefer not to be photographed: the honest, disarming face of shame and embarrassment.

Colour photo, dibond, perspex, 100 x 80 cm, 2002