TCF #620 - Elinor Carucci
Carucci discusses her project focusing on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Elinor Carucci - TCF Ep. 620
When Elinor Carucci reached out to me, I was surprised. I had reached out to her some years before to appear as a guest on the show, but we couldn’t work out a schedule. That is the case with many high-profile photographers. A few have taken me years to land as a guest. So, I was pleasantly surprised when she reached out to me.
I have been a long-time fan of her photographs, which revolve around her life and touch on themes of motherhood, marriage, parenthood, and aging. They are beautiful photographs and exhibit an incredible sense of genuineness and vulnerability.
This sensitivity led Times Magazine to commission her to photograph the decorative collars of Chief Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Ginsberg had just recently passed away, and the magazine wanted to showcase her extensive collection of collars that she was known for. It was a demanding assignment that required her to photograph the collars at the Supreme Court Building. The pressure was compounded by her limited time photographing each item. It is a fascinating story.
The discussion in Episode 620 allowed me to talk about her body of work over the decades and a greater appreciation for her talent.
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