Last Supper - Gods of Suburbia - Size S, 2014

Dina Goldstein   Famous Artists

Last Supper, East Vancouver
Edition of 20 copies in format.

Draw type
Fine Art print on satin paper

Signature
On the back.

Certificate of authenticity
Yes, included by the gallery.

year of creation
2014

Artist
Dina Goldstein

Collection
Gods Of Suburbia

This collection compares extraordinary personalities with suburban life. Through a series of striking photographs, Goldstein challenges notions of contemporary belief, juxtaposing iconic gods and goddesses from various cultures with the mundane reality of suburban existence. This collection scrapes the veneer of our culture, revealing the aspirations, struggles and desires of modern society against a backdrop that is both familiar and surreal.

In this series, Goldstein inspires viewers to question the meaning and relevance of ancient myths and deities in our lives today, highlighting the contemporary quest for identity, power and purpose within the framework of ordinary routines of suburban life. The clash between the divine and the profane highlights the universal human quest for meaning and the desire to transcend the limits of the everyday. “Gods of Suburbia" challenges preconceptions about divinity and prompts deeper reflection on the intricacies of the human condition in the modern world.

Dina Goldstein's creative odyssey spans three decades, moving from photojournalism to a bold exploration of narrative photography. His work presents itself as a complex critique of societal norms, intertwining iconic cultural symbols and shared visual motifs with stories rooted in the essence of the human condition. Dina's art, rooted in the principles of surrealism, unveils the complexities of modern existence, questioning the dominant cultural narratives and ingrained ideologies that shape our perceptions.

Initiated in 2007, Goldstein's artistic enterprise, inspired by his personal reflections and a scrutinizing perspective on the conventional notions of "happily ever after" propagated by Disney narratives and widely accepted in Western culture, delves into the reimagined lives of the princesses of fairy tales through his series “Fallen Princesses" (2007-2009) As a feminist and mother of a daughter, she critiques traditional depictions of femininity and childhood in Disney stories. Her portraits of princesses grappling with contemporary issues such as illness, addiction, environmental crises and war have resonated widely, culminating in her receipt of the prestigious Virginia Prize in 2014, an international honor for women photographers, and presenting his work in exhibitions across Paris, Quebec and the United States.

Her next venture, "In The Dollhouse" (2012), reveals a narrative set in a meticulously designed full-scale dollhouse where human versions of Barbie and Ken navigate through the vicissitudes of life. This series illuminates the absurdity of pursuing unattainable standards of beauty and perfection, and the complex dynamics between appearance, authority, and contentment. She gained international recognition, appearing in the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera catalog at the Musee D'Orsay and becoming part of the FotoMuseo collection in Colombia.

With “Gods Of Suburbia" (2014), Goldstein ventures into the realm of religious iconography, depicting deities of various faiths grappling with the trials of contemporary society. This work offers a provocative view of the adaptation of ancestral spiritual entities to realities shaped by technology, science and secular values, challenging audiences to reflect on the enduring significance of traditional moralities and beliefs in today's world 'today. The collection has enjoyed worldwide recognition, notably "The Last Supper", which attracted significant attention in Italy.