Tanya and Zhenya Posternak
We all have days we just want to zoom out or zoom in - gaining a little more or less, a different perspective. The Ukrainian twins and photographer duo Tanya and Zhenya Posternak have used exactly that approach and created a unique visual language focusing on cropped details and unfiltered beauty: Images, that let us escape from narrow-mindedness into the dreamiest version of reality.
Tanya, who is Zhenya?
A snob with impressive dancing talents or an evil version of myself.
Zhenya, who is Tanya?
A younger sister, a best friend, annoying creature, a true artist. All at once.
What was your first thought this morning?
T: I made it.
Z: Someone wake me up.
Which colour reflects you?
T: Blue, i guess.
Z: Off white or dark blue.
When do you know you need to zoom in?
T: When I want something-i-see to be SEEN.
Z: When there's a chance to get closer not taking a single step.
Where would you rather zoom out?
T: In case of architecture.
Z: Passport photos.
The best thing about NYC?
T: Its rhythm, diversity and new chances every day.
Z: The city's everyday magic, the smell of pretzels, and old ladies Uptown on Sunday morning.
The worst thing about NYC?
T: Repetitiveness.
Z: Tips, hover board, starbucks and farting uber drivers.
Something/-one you recently fell in love with?
T: The shoe guy on Delancey street.
Z: Persimmons, Pamela Wool's book, herring from Essex mart, and Joakim's remix of Aming Nebere by Clashing Egos.
Something/-one you recently fell out of love with?
T: Persimmon.
Z: Subway romance.
Interview by Zsuzsanna Toth
Images courtesy of Tanya and Zhenya Posternak
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