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This photograph from Barbara Morgan exemplifies how powerful shadows can be. Just like light a strong shadow can become a character working alongside the actor/s on stage. Here Pearl Primus's body creates two shadows which become two dark specters that appear to be harassing and tormenting her. The sharp spotlight and panicked stance of the dancer combined with the shadows create a scene of immense distress and fear. I get the feeling like I'm watching some poor tormented soul trying in vain to evade some ungodly power.
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