Shadow and Light

by Lee R. Lawing

George Platt Lynes takes photos of two Charles before they enter the service in 1943.

George Platt Lynes takes photos of two Charles before they enter the service in 1943.

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Shadow and Light

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  • Steven G. Martin: Shadow and Light

    Lee Lawing has created art that expands our knowledge of artwork, that shows us the subjects of the George Platte Lynes photographs were people, not merely icons or, worse, objects in a still life. The theatricality in the telling of this terrific, the backstory and affection between these characters equally so. [24/10/13]

    Lee Lawing has created art that expands our knowledge of artwork, that shows us the subjects of the George Platte Lynes photographs were people, not merely icons or, worse, objects in a still life. The theatricality in the telling of this terrific, the backstory and affection between these characters equally so. [24/10/13]

  • Steve Harper: Shadow and Light

    An intriguing snapshot of a play about photography and sexuality. Resonant in its brevity, Lee Lawing's play captures a glimpse of the lives of young gay men in the 1940s who are about to pose for a series of nudes. It zooms in long enough to make me want to know more. Well done.

    An intriguing snapshot of a play about photography and sexuality. Resonant in its brevity, Lee Lawing's play captures a glimpse of the lives of young gay men in the 1940s who are about to pose for a series of nudes. It zooms in long enough to make me want to know more. Well done.

Character Information

  • George Platt Lynes
    Character Age
    30s
  • TEX (Charles Smutney)
    Character Age
    20s
  • BUDDY (Charles Stanley)
    Character Age
    20s