How a photographer finds profound meaning in a marble grave stele

The Artist Project: Adam Fuss · 3:09 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: In this episode of The Artist Project, British photographer Adam Fuss responds to a piece from The Met's collection, exploring the emotional weight of a marble grave stele depicting a young girl.

Adam Fuss, a British photographer born in 1961 in London, examines a marble grave stele of a little girl. He reflects on the artistry required to capture the subject's reluctance as she says goodbye to the world.

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