The tightly framed mirror reflects the staring couple in reverse so that we see the backs and faces of each figure like a pair of matching shots in film. The repeating figures also suggest an argument or point-of-view that is repeated over and over without resolution. The couple’s stance is more confrontational than loving. As an image of an inter-racial couple, Robert is trying to incorporate social issues into his work and to have his images reflect a wider sense of community.
Mirror