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This artist�s work was recently featured in an exhibition called Skin at the Christenrose gallery (reviewed here on April 14).  Badessi�s work is compelling for presenting extreme differences.  In all of it the artist features the human body most often  .

Before Birth, Belly & Arm, New York, 1998, Fiber Based Print, 16 x 20 in

without a view of the individuals� faces.  This more objective viewing of the human form allows three grand themes to emerge. The first deals with

Hands & Horse, Camarque, France, 1994, Fiber based print, 16 x 20 in

Arm and Horse�s Veins 2, 1994, Fiber based print, 16 x 20 in

extremes of contrast, the second with human and natural forms as equal visual elements and the third offers the esthetics of race.

Begin with the contrasts found in these images, with the fact that they are rich black and white photographs. Other extremes emerge: the nude human form set in what appear to be remote and marginal environments.  Black people, white people,

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