Diane Fraley

Norma is shown as a marionette with strings attached to her limbs, held by a large abstract “it” figure above. As she takes a step, the strings appear to loosen, symbolizing her breaking free from internal control.

Breaking the Pull of it

The strings began to break the moment I took a step.


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