Nikki S.Lee’s most recent project ‘Parts’ shows Lee photographed with a male partner, however the viewer is unable to see the males face because he is cropped out of the photo.

The image itself suggests that Nikki S.Lee is uncomfortable or unhappy in the situation. You can tell from her position that she doesn’t want to be there. She is looking out of the window with a blank expression on her face. She is also positioned with her back turned away from the unknown male in the car which implies that she feels or has no personal connection with him. The males arm in the photo is draped over Lee’s shoulders which usually is a sign of affection, however in this situation the gesture is met with a cold expression on the females face with her back turned away from the unknown male.

The enclosed space of the taxi gives off a claustrophobic feel to the photo. Also the lighting in the taxi is interesting because the light from the window behind her is very bright and the rest of the car is dark. This could suggest that they are moving towards darker times in their relationship or that their relationship isn’t very healthy because the rest of the world is bright and they are stuck in a dark place.