In The Dollhouse is a sequential narrative that unfolds within a ten
part series. The work followed Fallen Princesses and also
generated an international response. This time, I have taken on
one of the most powerful symbols of Western culture: Barbie, the
idealized woman. More than any other childhood construct, Barbie
represents the concept that Beauty is Power and necessary to
attain Happiness. However, when Ken, Barbie’s handsome but
emasculated boyfriend, expresses his individuality, the value of
beauty as an apex trait is exposed as a cheap, plastic facsimile.
Dina Goldstein b.1969
Dina began her career over 25 years ago as a photojournalist, evolving from a documentary and editorial photographer into an independent artist focusing on large scale productions of nuanced photographic tableaux. Her work is highly conceptual and complex, incorporating cultural archetypes and iconography with narratives inspired by the subconscious and human condition.
