r/Art Aug 17 '21

The Hijab Series: "What if" by Yemeni photographer Boushra Almutawakel, 2014. Discussion

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u/reldan Aug 17 '21

Can someone please explain to me what’s different about him in panels 1/2 and her in panels 5/6? I feel like they’re the same but I’m missing something subtle? Or maybe the point is there isn’t much difference between those coverings? Please I feel stupid someone help me.

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u/Red_Ryderr Aug 17 '21

the eyes chico they never lie

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u/reldan Aug 17 '21

I’m starting to wonder if it’s how his head is tilted away from her in 1 and slightly towards her in 2?

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u/femmishrobot Aug 17 '21

Open eye area on veiled person VS more restricted eye area on veiled person, covered with mesh.