Black & white portrait skills
MARJORIE Salvaterra’s work is intriguing, witty, personable and relatable all in one breath. You could spend hours looking through all of her images and still discover new meaning as her concepts are layered and interpretable.
Marjorie uses the art of black & white photography to predominantly shoot portraits of women (these are often close friends) dressed in costumes and wigs. Marjorie’s work resonates with those who are drawn to artists like Cindy Sherman and Sally Mann, and her concepts mostly focus on women and the experiences and pressures they encounter in life. When asked why she uses the black & white medium to communicate her ideas she replies, ‘I see things in black & white. I’ve always loved black & white photography. I think it’s just what I’m drawn to. I think it’s amazing for storytelling, because it leaves things more open for interpretation.’
Born to shoot
Despite not picking up a camera until her 30s Marjorie found she had a natural affinity for the medium and has always been a storyteller. ‘I was writing before
