Experimental Polaroids #2 (1999–2000) by Meredith Fleischer is a provocative series of Polaroid photographs that push the boundaries of portraiture and abstraction. Through unconventional framing, dynamic textures, and experimental processes, Fleischer transforms instant photography into a medium of artistic exploration. Each image captures a fleeting moment of personal expression, blending spontaneity with deliberate manipulation to create intimate and visually arresting compositions. This series highlights Fleischer’s ongoing interest in identity, form, and the tactile possibilities of Polaroid film, marking a significant phase in her photographic practice.

Black and white photograph of a woman taking a mirror selfie, holding her phone in her right hand to cover part of her face, with her dark hair framing her face, wearing an off-the-shoulder top, and standing in a room with plain walls and a door.
A person with dark hair wearing a black top, shot in low light, with half of their face obscured by a mirror or reflective surface, pointing directly at the camera.
Black and white photo of a person taking a mirror selfie in a room with a door in the background, with a partial reflection of their face visible
A staged photo split into two halves of a woman with dark hair, wearing a black top, with one side showing her face with her hand on her head and the other side showing her shoulder and part of her face with a plain background.
Black and white photo of a young woman with short, tousled hair, wearing a sleeveless top, with her head tilted downward and one hand resting on her head.
A person with dark hair and a sleeveless top taking a mirror selfie with a phone, showing a reflection with a split effect, capturing their face and upper body.
A black-and-white collage photo of a woman with short dark hair, capturing her in two poses. She is holding her head with her left hand, partially covering her face, and she appears to be looking down or away. The image has visible scratches and a sm
A composite of two portraits of a woman with short dark hair, one in shadow and the other with her hand touching her lips, wearing a black top.
Black and white photo of a woman taking a selfie with her phone, holding it with her left hand. She has shoulder-length dark hair and is wearing a strapless top. The photo is mirrored and creased in the middle.
A person taking a mirror selfie with a phone, half of their face visible, with messy hair, wearing a sleeveless top, making a peace sign with their hand. The reflection is divided into multiple segments, creating a collage effect.

Photos © Meredith Fleischer

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