Carface

The Carface project is a series of photographs of the “faces” of these toy Matchbox cars from the mid-1960s and 1970s. I chose a head-on view of the toys to portray the strongest, most unique part of any subject, the face. The use of a square composition, shallow focus, and a rich black background together emphasize the power of this portrayal. The toys are nearly as old as I am, and they too bear the scratches, chips, and accumulated imperfections from life’s wear and tear.

From the Carface collection. Volkswagon 1600 Saloon, Matchbox Series No. 15. A color photograph by Jeff Kauffman of a vintage matchbox car. ©Jeff Kauffman
From the Carface collection. Ford Zodiac MK IV, Matchbox Series No. 53. A color photograph by Jeff Kauffman of a vintage matchbox car. ©Jeff Kauffman
From the Carface collection. Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, Matchbox Series No. 69. A color photograph by Jeff Kauffman of a vintage matchbox car. ©Jeff Kauffman
From the Carface collection. Ferarri Berlinetta, Matchbox Series No. 75. A color photograph by Jeff Kauffman of a vintage matchbox car. ©Jeff Kauffman
From the Carface collection. Jaguar MK10, Matchbox Series No. 28. A color photograph by Jeff Kauffman of a vintage matchbox car. ©Jeff Kauffman
From the Carface collection. Pontiac GP Sport Coupe Purple, Matchbox Series No. 22. A color photograph by Jeff Kauffman of a vintage matchbox car. ©Jeff Kauffman
From the Carface collection. Rolls Royce Phantom V, Matchbox Series No. 44. A color photograph by Jeff Kauffman of a vintage matchbox car. ©Jeff Kauffman
From the Carface collection. From the Carface collection, Matchbox Series No. 55/73. A color photograph by Jeff Kauffman of a vintage matchbox car. ©Jeff Kauffman
From the Carface collection. Ford Galaxy Red Fire Chief, Matchbox Series No. 55/59. A color photograph by Jeff Kauffman of a vintage matchbox car. ©Jeff Kauffman

Selections from the project were shown at SCOPE Miami 2018, and the project has been featured in Float Magazine, ISO1200.com Photography Magazine, and Ed Verosky instructional videos. Further publishing and exhibition opportunities are welcome.