MATTHEW SWARTS A hazy, abstract portrait of a person with long hair is shown in overlapping pink and orange tones, with a grid overlay—creating a blurred VISUAL effect on a warm-colored background reminiscent of contemporary ART.

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THE ALTERNATIVES I am beyond thrilled to be a part of the PhotoAnthology Foundation’s work and website. Many kind thanks to Valery Poshtarov for making this encyclopedia article possible. https://photoanthology.org/…/the-alternatives-matthew…The Alternatives, begun in 2014 by American photographer Matthew Swarts, transforms intimate photographs of a new partner into layered digital composites examining perception, intimacy, and screen…