Action Lilith on the edge, 2011, self-portrait, limited edition 1 of 15 Photograph

Bio: Through her carefully orchestrated self-portraits, photographer Henriëtte van Gasteren (artist name Lilith) presents an ironic and spellbindingly stylish commentary on the image of women today. With "performances" falling somewhere between the real and apparent, her alter egos hold up a dead sharp mirror in front of women and men - calling out society's ancient convictions. At times literally laying herself, and not just her cards, on the proverbial table, Lilith aims to discover and expose the maximum delicacy within any human being. Lilith was born (1964) and currently resides in the Netherlands. Her work has been exhibited widely throughout Europe and the Netherlands, and has been shown in the US for the first time in 2012. Artist statement: Mankind is vulnerability incarnate. One can easily wound this creature, severely if one wishes. This is frightening. What lies around the next corner? Today's online revolution makes this question even more loaded. A whole new world is at the disposal of people with an evil mind. At the same time kind-heartedness is being given wings like never before. For me as an artist vulnerability represents the ultimate goodness. My art, every single self-portrait, is a reconnoitering expedition to discover delicacy carried by a human being. Every image is a step forward. Through my photography I rediscover faith in humanity. website: http://www.lilithlove.eu www.facebook.com/lilith.love www.facebook.com/lilith.photographer (artist page)