Lezley Saar, Lover's Dilemma

1993

This book is typical of Lezley Saar’s work in mixed media and assemblage, turning to found objects for her investigations of personal and collective issues of identity, particularly for the African American community and women. The front and back covers of the book form a diptych; however, the dilemma of the title remains elusive, referenced through ambiguous associations, emphasizing the isolation and alienation of the two people, especially through the woman’s inward-looking, downcast expression.