Rob Kulisek

VI, VII, Oslo

VI, VII

Installation view of a gallery with white walls, a white ceiling, and a floor consisting of light gray marbled tiles. On the ceiling, white-painted infrastructural elements such as ventilation ducts and pipes run towards the far end of the room. The wall on our left is L-shaped, extending about half way down the room where it breaks off to the right. On this wall hang three framed, color photographs of the same size. They are all portraits. As the left wall extends further down the room, we can see a group of smaller photographs mounted in a cluster, followed by three additional framed, rectangular photographs. On the center wall, furthest down the room, a single portrait hangs in the center. On our right, we can see what looks like the main entrance to the space: a doorway framed by wood. In front of the door, a metal grill and door mat matching the brown wood has been inlayed into the floor. Nearer to us on the wall on our right, two portrait photos hang on each side of a large window.

Installation view of a white-walled gallery with a light gray tiled floor. On the wall hang three, evenly spaced, portrait-format photographs in thin, black frames. In each, a color photograph of the blogger Meg Princess Superstar posing as a fashion model is superimposed over a black and white headshot of a smiling professional.

Corner installation view of a white-walled gallery with a light gray tiled floor. On the wall on our right, evenly spaced, hang five portrait-format photographs in thin, black frames. They are all color photographs of the blogger Meg Princess Superstar posing as a fashion model superimposed over black and white headshots of smiling professionals.

Installation view of a white-walled gallery with a light gray tiled floor. On the wall, evenly spaced, hang three portrait-format photographs in thin, black frames. They are all color photographs of the blogger Meg Princess Superstar posing as a fashion model superimposed over formal black and white headshots of smiling professionals. In the middle photograph, Meg wears oversized, wraparound sunglasses and holds a cigarette between her teeth.

Installation view of a white-walled gallery with a light gray tiled floor. An L-shaped wall extends from our left into the room, where it breaks off to the right. On the wall, evenly spaced, hang three portrait-format photographs in thin, black frames. Above them, we can see parts of a ventilation duct and a white track lighting rail. On our right, we can see a group of smaller black and white photographs mounted in a cluster on a separate wall, disappearing out of frame to the right.

Installation view of the cluster of black and white photographs on the wall directly in front of us. On closer inspection, it's clear that Meg Princess Superstar is the subject of these photos as well. To the right of this wall, there is a light gray curtain that matches the light gray tiled floor.

Installation view of a white walled gallery with light gray marble floors. On the wall, evenly spaced, hang three portrait-format photographs in thin, black frames. They are all color photographs of the blogger Meg Princess Superstar posing as a fashion model superimposed over black and white headshots of smiling professionals. In this set of photos, Meg poses seductively, her heavy black eyeliner especially pronounced. To the left of the wall, we can see a sliver of a light gray, floor-length curtain.

Corner installation view of a white-walled gallery with a light gray tiled floor and track lighting. On the wall on our left, evenly spaced, hang three portrait-format photographs in thin, black frames. On the wall on our right hangs an additional photograph from the same series. They are all color photographs of the blogger Meg Princess Superstar posing as a fashion model superimposed over black and white headshots of smiling professionals.

Corner installation view of two color photographs of the blogger Meg Princess Superstar posing as a fashion model superimposed over  black and white headshots of smiling professionals. In the photo on our right, Meg again wears heavy black eyeliner, a stark contrast against her light skin. Her head is propped up moodily on her wrist, which is wrapped with a wooden prayer bead bracelet. She holds a box of Marlboro cigarettes in her left hand.

Installation view of a white-walled gallery with a light gray tiled floor and track lights. On the wall on our left, opposite the wood-framed doorway on our right, hang three portrait-format photographs of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over black and white headshots of smiling professionals. On the wall directly in front of us hangs the photograph of Meg holding a box of Marlboros with her head propped moodily on her wrist.

Installation view of a white wall flanked by windows onto a courtyard. In the center of the wall hangs a portrait-format photograph of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a black and white headshot of a clean-shaven man with light skin and short hair, wearing a collared shirt and smiling at the camera. Meg holds a pair of oversized sunglasses to her face and bears her teeth in what might be described as a grimace. She wears the same beaded prayer bracelet around her left wrist. Her hair and the portrait subject's hair, both dark, blend together at the top.

Installation view of a white-walled gallery with a light gray tiled floor. On our left, we can see a sliver of the window onto the courtyard and on our right, parts of the wood-framed doorway. On the wall directly in front of us hangs a portrait-format photograph of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a black and white headshot of a woman with light skin and long, wavy hair smiling at the camera. She wears winged eyeliner, lipstick, and a floral blouse. Meg is shown leaning against a wall with her hips thrust outward and flat midriff exposed so that her belly button piercing aligns with the portrait subject's nose. She is wearing a sequined tube top and heavy black eyeliner.

Installation view of a white-walled gallery with a light gray tiled floor, exposed ventilation system, and track lighting. On our left is a window with framed photographs hung on either side and a wood-framed doorway. In front of us is another window, and on our right is a wall of framed photographs and the cluster of unframed black and white photos pinned to the wall.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a black and white headshot of a woman with light skin and blonde hair slicked back into a bun or ponytail. She has plump, glossy lips and smiles assuredly at the camera. Superimposed over this portrait is a color photo of a squatting, shirtless Meg, her long, brown hair cascading over her torso, and her lips pursed in a pout. Her right arm is raised over her head and her left arm, adorned with a small tattoo and prayer bead bracelet, hangs casually between her thighs. She wears oversized black sunglasses and shiny blue pants.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a generic, black and white headshot of a man with light skin and short hair in a neat, water-combed cut and collared shirt, who smiles at the camera. The subject's formal posturing is in stark contrast to the casual cool look of young Meg, who is shown in three-quarter length with tight clothes and an exposed midriff. She wears a red knit hat, a red bandeau top, and thigh-high lace stockings held up by a black garter belt. Her intense stare is accentuated by heavy black eyeliner.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a black and white headshot of a mature man with short, white hair and dark-rimmed glasses wearing a jacket, shirt, and tie. In contrast to this staid pose, Meg gazes outside the picture frame to our right, her icy blue eyes outlined by thick black eyeliner. Her left shoulder is raised to support her head, revealing a tattoo near her left bicep of some letters written in a gothic font. Her teeth are clenched together and her lips parted.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a black and white headshot of a mature woman with light skin and shoulder-length white hair that appears to have been blow dried. She wears reflective earrings and shiny lipstick on closed, smiling lips. In contrast, Meg confronts the camera in large, black sunglasses that cover almost half of her face and reflect the camera's flash in white and blue hues. The photo is overexposed, leaving her skin almost white, and she holds a half-smoked cigarette between her lips.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a generic, black and white headshot of a woman with medium skin tone, short, curly hair, and manicured eyebrows smiling at the camera. She wears dangly earrings and a smart, plaid jacket with big buttons. In contrast, Meg wears a pinstripe fedora and a black t-shirt with the word "jizz" in all caps printed on it in a drippy white font. Her lips are parted, bearing her teeth as if in mid speech or clenching her jaw. The photo looks like it was taken outdoors in daylight. A length of her long, brown hair crosses her chest as if wind swept.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a black and white headshot of a woman with pearly bauble earrings, smiling to reveal a row of straight, white teeth. The upper half of the woman's face is obscured by the picture of Meg wearing a feathery black top, her long, brown hair cascading down the left side of the image. Her shirt is cropped and her left arm raised, exposing one of her breasts. In the image, her breast sits over the other figure's cheek.

Installation view of the cluster of unframed black and white photos of Meg Princess Superstar on a white wall. They are hung tightly together in a grid-like structure, in rows about five times five but slightly irregularly, making the composition appear more like a cluster. All of the prints are in black and white except one in the bottom left corner which has a patch of lime green. They all appear to be collaged and cropped in various ways. Some are overlapping.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a black and white headshot of a man with short, wavy blonde hair and light skin, wearing a white collared shirt and smiling at the camera. Meg poses with her head tilted backwards, and her mouth slightly open, staring seductively at the camera. She has light skin, pink lips, and full eyebrows. She wears excessive black eyeshadow, giving her a "panda" look, and it looks like she might have a blue tattoo on the left side of her neck.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a black and white headshot of a mature adult with light skin who wears a dark coat, silver hoop earrings, and makeup, and smiles at the camera. Superimposed over this headshot, the photo of Meg is taken from slightly above, and shows her standing with her arms hanging to the side of her body, and looking up at the camera. Her hair hangs over her right shoulder, down to her chest, and she is wearing a black sequined tube top, which reflects the flash of the camera. Her midriff is bare and we can see her bellybutton. The intensity of her gaze is accentuated by her thick black eyeliner, and she looks slightly demonic. The right eye of the figure in the professional headshot is positioned between Meg's eyebrows, making it look like she has a third eye.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a black and white headshot of a woman with light skin and shoulder-length blonde hair, gently smiling at the camera. She wears a striped shirt, chain necklace, and shimmery lipstick. Superimposed over this headshot, the photo of Meg has been cropped in five cuts following the outline of her head. She is wearing thick, messy eyeliner and pink lipstick, and she stares blankly at the camera. There is a mole or beauty mark on the right side of her face just above her lip.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a black and white headshot of a mature woman with light skin and shoulder-length, light grey hair. She wears a lacy blouse and frameless glasses, and smiles at the camera. Meg again wears heavy black eyeliner, a stark contrast against her light skin. Her head is propped up moodily on her wrist, which is wrapped with a wooden prayer bead bracelet, and she stares intensely at the camera. She holds a box of Marlboro cigarettes in her left hand.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a generic, black and white headshot of a woman with shoulder-length platinum hair and dark eyebrows smiling at the camera. The photo of Meg shows her seated facing the camera with her knees bent and leaning on her right arm, which is covered in a black and white striped garment. She wears a bright red knitted hat and bandeau top, black briefs, and lacy, black thigh-high stockings. Her right thumb nail is painted with chipped black nail polish. Her head is tilted slightly downwards and she gazes mischievously at the camera with a closed smile. Her skin is light, and her long brown hair hangs down over her chest to her waist.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a black and white headshot of a clean-shaven man with light skin and short hair, wearing a collared shirt and smiling at the camera. Meg holds a pair of oversized sunglasses to her face and bears her teeth in what might be described as a grimace. She wears the same beaded prayer bracelet around her left wrist. Her hair and the portrait subject's hair, both dark, blend together at the top.

Portrait-format photograph in a thin, black frame of Meg Princess Superstar superimposed over a black and white headshot of a woman with light skin and long, wavy hair smiling at the camera. She wears winged eyeliner, lipstick, and a floral blouse. Meg is shown leaning against a wall with her hips thrust outward and flat midriff exposed so that her belly button piercing aligns with the portrait subject's nose. On her exposed hips, we can see two tattoos of boney skeleton hands, placed as if gripping her from behind. Her right hand is raised to her face, with her thumb to the corner of her mouth and fingers to her forehead, as if giving a salute or sheltering her face from the sun. She is wearing a sequined tube top and heavy black eyeliner.

Rob KulisekMeg at ParacelsusVI, VII, Oslo

Exhibition Images

Rob KulisekMeg at Paracelsus
VI, VII, Oslo