I quote some information from their site: “This creative need for self-expression matured over the years, first becoming curiosity and then a strong will to create and to photograph. After a professional detour as an illustrator and graphic designer, Noah met Winkler and this acted as a detonator, producing a mixture fusing traditional photography with experimentation. What their pictures reveal is a sensation of hyper-reality: the protagonists of their portraits appear in a real context, but they stand out from it as if highlighted by reality itself. They are stark, intense photos because each single picture encloses an idea and conveys powerful emotions to the observer. The artists deal personally with post-production so that the creative process joins up with itself like a circle.”
A diverse and inspiring photographic collection by Winkler + Noah which is definitely worth your attention. The photos shown here are from their “Freaks!” commissioned projects but there are so many more inspiring visuals in their official site.
I quote some information from their site: “This creative need for self-expression matured over the years, first becoming curiosity and then a strong will to create and to photograph. After a professional detour as an illustrator and graphic designer, Noah met Winkler and this acted as a detonator, producing a mixture fusing traditional photography with experimentation. What their pictures reveal is a sensation of hyper-reality: the protagonists of their portraits appear in a real context, but they stand out from it as if highlighted by reality itself. They are stark, intense photos because each single picture encloses an idea and conveys powerful emotions to the observer. The artists deal personally with post-production so that the creative process joins up with itself like a circle.”
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A very interesting conceptual photographic collection by Alison Brady.
Here is part of the artist’s statement: “My work is a series of color photographs that work to stimulate unconscious emotions, desires, and sexual compulsions, all unified within a dynamic that vacillates between the real and the fantasized. I explore issues related to madness and alienation as they exist in contemporary culture, concentrating on expressions of neurosis, on feelings of anxiety, displacement, and loss of identity. These emotions are depicted in terms of visual conflict through my imagery, and manifested in terms of grotesque exaggeration. While investigating issues related to the unconscious, elements such as eroticism, twisted humor, and horror come across. I strive to create dichotomies between the sensual and the horrific, the beautiful and the destructive; the result, I hope, is a body of work comprised of deeply emotional and disturbing depictions of the unknown, staged imagery that functions on a metaphorical level, and inanimate objects and settings serving to illustrate the inner workings of the unconscious.” Discovering Brian Walker’s work was a real treat! The magnitude of this photographer’s talent goes without saying! His visuals got me lost for words. I’m quoting from his site: “Brian Walker is a contemporary digital artist whose images explore and exploit the realm between fantasy and reality, recreating scenes that meld illustration and fashion with an element of surprise. Stemming from a passion for illustration to depict his ideas and concepts of surrealist landscapes and characters, Walker first began using photography as a tool to represent these ideas of the impossible within the believable context of photography. From early on Walker has been influenced by surrealist artists such as Dali and Magritte. Today he is influenced by the evolution of fashion and popular culture such as film, magazines and the internet. His recent works take inspiration from the plasticization of the female form in fashion and online virtual dress up dolls. Walker aims to perplex his audience, his style guaranteeing an element of surprise intended to delight and amuse his viewers.” A very fresh collaboration between fashion photographer Julia Pogodiva and stylist Dina Yassin, entitled MASK(p)arade! The two artists have also worked together on more projects, proving that when two talented people meet, visual wonders happen! House Wife is a collaborative project of Julia Galdo and Cody Cloud. A very interesting and visually pleasing conceptual photo collection with a retro touch that underlines the chemistry between the two talented photographers. I absolutely love the soft, dreamy color palette they used.
You can view more of their joint photographic adventures in JUCO Photo. Incredibly inspiring and powerful conceptual portraits combined with rich textures by photographer Jonathan Kane! Make sure to check out his gallery and view his amazing portfolio. The Hope & Fear project by talented Mr. Toledano is a very interesting visual approach to stereotypes. The photographer’s statement: “Hope & Fear is the external manifestation of internal desires and paranoia that are adrift in contemporary American society. What are we afraid of? What do we love? How does our society function, and what does it worship?”. It should be also noted that all the costumes are real. Don’t mistake them for photo manipulations. The Mannequins Series is a personal project of photographer Jerome Abramovich from Montreal, which I sincerely loved at first sight!
Underground, striking conceptual shots that reflect the eccentricity of his characters / objects. You definitely have to explore his portfolio closer! A very interesting project by Julie Blackmon who is capturing everyday family life in a most inspiring and sincere manner. The resulting imagery is almost surreal, just like in reality!
The photographer states: “The stress, the chaos, and the need to simultaneously escape and connect are issue that I investigate in this body of work. We live in a culture where we are both “child centered” and “self-obsessed.” The struggle between living in the moment versus escaping to another reality is intense since these two opposites strive to dominate. Caught in the swirl of soccer practices, play dates, work, and trying to find our way in our “make-over” culture, we must still create the space to find ourselves. The expectations of family life have never been more at odds with each other. These issues, as well as the relationship between the domestic landscape of the past and present, are issues I have explored in these photographs. I believe there are moments that can be found throughout any given day that bring sanctuary. It is in finding these moments amidst the stress of the everyday that my life as a mother parallels my work as an artist, and where the dynamics of family life throughout time seem remarkably unchanged. As an artist and as a mother, I believe life’s most poignant moments come from the ability to fuse fantasy and reality: to see the mythic amidst the chaos.” Joshua Hoffine apparently specializes in horror photography! I’ve always been a fan of good thriller (not to mention that Graham Masterton is my favorite horror author) and that’s why I was absolutely awe struck by his atmospheric bloody shots! Each photo is staged and directed like a small horror film with sets, special make up effects and various props.
The photographer notes: “I believe that the horror story is ultimately concerned with the imminence and randomness of death, and the implication that there is no certainty to existence. The experience of horror resides in this confrontation with uncertainty. Horror tells us that our belief in security is delusional, and that the monsters are all around us”. For backstage shots and the making of various of Joshua’s projects, visit his blog here! |
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