THE MODEL BOOK

Published by Mack Books, The Model is an intense and enigmatic visual exploration by Norwegian photographer Torbjørn Rødland. Focusing on the figure of Polish model and actress Małgosia Bela, the book examines the relationship between image, identity and representation.

Through intimate portraits and carefully staged scenes, Rødland presents Bela in everyday and symbolic situations, often fragmented, concealed or interacting with artistic objects. The result is a photographic study that conveys both the presence and distance of its subject, playing with the idea of the model as both object and subject.

With his distinctive style, Rødland offers a provocative reflection on the power of the gaze and the role of the image in contemporary culture.