A Boyfriend Fit for a Mannequin
When asking James Fridman to create the illusion of a love life, be prepared for the unexpected. Fridman is known for taking requests quite literally, which is part of what makes his work so delightful. For instance, John asked Fridman to make it appear as if the mannequin was his “real” girlfriend. Fridman, always ready for a creative twist, didn’t just turn the mannequin into a person. Instead, he turned John into a mannequin and even removed the scars on his legs, as per John’s second request.

The result is an image where John’s mannequin alter ego appears to be getting the cold shoulder from his mannequin girlfriend, resulting in a humorous and unexpected outcome.