Idris Khan - A Memory of Kate

I think the unusually shadowy nature of this picture gives it a beautiful delicate look. The images layered over each other make it impossible to make out a clear face but this makes it far more personal. Its like looking at a visual representation of the impact someone has had on the photographers life including all her smiles etc.

The fluidity of the edges also highlights an acute awareness of time and movement which could represent the precious fragility of human relationships. The photographs are layered so that key features, especially the eyes, are in the right place so the photo is not completely abstracted which helps the viewer connect on a human level with the subject.