Video Stills, 2020 by Meredith Fleischer presents a compelling series of experimental self‑portraits characterized by surreal overlays, intricate patterns, and deliberate concealment. In each frame, she occupies the same pose, with half of her face in shadow, while a different playful, childlike drawing appears on her visible features. Though her expression remains serious, each still is quietly whimsical, creating a striking tension between gravity and silliness. This intimate, layered series captures the complexity of self-perception, inviting viewers to engage with the nuanced interplay between visibility and obscurity, and offering a thought-provoking exploration of identity through the evocative medium of video stills.

Meredith Fleischer black and white self-portrait partially obscured by horizontal yellow lines from a video still series.

Meredith Fleischer black and white self-portrait with a yellow lightning bolt drawn on her face from a video still series.

Meredith Fleischer black and white self-portrait with dark hair, wearing glasses with yellow circle doodles around the lenses, in a low-light setting from a video still series.

Meredith Fleischer black-and-white self-portrait with straight hair and closed eyes, with yellow lines painted around her eyes forming a sunburst pattern from a video still series.

Meredith Fleischer black and white self-portrait with dark hair partially covering her face, overlaid with gold scribbles from a video still series.

Meredith Fleischer black and white self-portrait with dark hair and yellow smiley face stickers covering her eyes from a video still series.

Meredith Fleischer black-and-white self-portrait with long hair, wearing a dark jacket, with a yellow X over her left eye from a video still series.

Meredith Fleischer black and white self-portrait with dark hair and a yellow concentric circle pattern overlaying her face from a video still series.

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