第二名
Karolina Jonderko
波蘭

《重生》

極度仿真的娃娃「重生」首次出現於1990年代。他們有著諸如胎記、血管、淚液與唾液等的細節。更精緻的「重生」還具備能夠模擬心跳、呼吸與吸吮動作的電子系統。大部分的娃娃是以塑膠製成,而更擬真的產品則以矽膠製成。娃娃的睫毛以人類毛髮製作,有時還會為完工的娃娃噴上「新生兒」的奶香味。購買「重生」的過程可模擬成領養手續——娃娃會附上領養或出生證明。儘管大部分「重生」物主為收藏家,但也有經歷過流產創傷的人會購買他,並將娃娃視為孩子的替身。

攝影師希望能夠探討人造嬰兒如何觸動人們真實的情感反應。作品中所紀錄的女人擁有「重生」娃娃的理由各自不同。對有些人來說,他們是藉由這個娃娃來處理失落感與焦慮;而對另一些人來說,「重生」則提供了陪伴的功能。


2nd Prize
Karolina Jonderko
Poland

Reborn

‘Reborn’ babies first appeared in the 1990s. The hyper-realistic dolls are created with such details as birthmarks, veins, tears, and saliva. More sophisticated reborns are equipped with electronic systems capable of simulating heartbeat, breathing, and sucking. Most of the dolls are made of vinyl, though the more realistic ones are made from silicone. Human hair is used for eyelashes, and completed dolls are sometimes perfumed with a ‘new baby’ smell. The process of buying a reborn can be done in such a way as to simulate adoption: dolls come with ‘adoption’ or ‘birth’ certificates. While most reborn owners are doll collectors, others have experienced traumas such as miscarriage, and may use the doll as a substitute for a child.

The photographer wished to explore how artificial babies evoke genuine emotional response in adults. Each woman portrayed has a personal motivation for having a reborn baby. For some, the dolls are a means of dealing with loss or anxiety; for others they provide companionship.