Andre Kertesz's study of 'Distortions' embarks on a unique exploration of the human strucutre in regards to the concepts of the beautiful and grotesque. In relation to this photographic study, Kertesz states "One can give what explanations one wishes of his work; all I can say is that making them was very exciting, very amusing'. This is initially how I feel when discussing my work. Kertesz is evoking a sense of the beautiful and grotesque through the way he presents his subject and their facial expressions. After all, the smug facial expression of the larger lady overpowers the scared and feeble expressions exemplified by the character on the left. Here Kertesz is using distortion to represent an alternative perspective of his subjects emotion. After all, despite the heavy sense of distortion inflicted on his subjects, there is something fascinating about them; it is as if they have a story to tell. Within this photograph Andre Kertesz is representing the human form from two perspectives, ideal and grotesque, whilst also reinforcing the original point that all humans are performing bodies.
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