Kelli Connell (b. 1974) is a celebrated American photographer whose conceptual work explores identity, relationships, and the self. She is best known for her series “Double Life,” which uses a single model in digitally manipulated images to create a visual narrative of two women, blurring the lines between self-portraiture and social commentary. Connell’s work challenges societal norms and the complexities of human relationships, with her photographs held in major collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
Natalie Krick (b. 1986) is a Seattle-based American photographer who uses a bold, deconstructive approach to examine and critique the visual language of femininity and popular culture. Her work, including the acclaimed series “Natural Deceptions,” often features herself and her mother in performative, high-contrast images that mimic and subvert the aesthetics of fashion magazines and advertising. Krick’s work challenges our perceptions of beauty, gender, and the artifice of glamour.
The two photographers have also collaborated on projects that critically engage with the history of photography.