Shadow Knows

by Lee Friedlander

Known for his unorthodox self-portraits, Lee Friedlander has given us another collection, but this time only in shadow, with The Shadow Knows, a reference to the 1930's radio show that ended with the line: "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow Knows." Sometimes Friedlander's shadow is presented as ominous -- imposed over another person, sometimes his wife -- lending the impression of sneakiness, desire, or possession. Other times it's playful, draped over a cactus or a pile of rocks, turning the photographer into a cartoon character with exaggerated body parts. And...