Vancouver based French photographer Rodolphe Simeon is many things but he's never timid in his visual expression. Bold, colorful compositions, rich in makeup and expressive faces have become his trademark and made Rodolphe one of the sought after photographers. We selected just a small sampling of his work. For more of Rodolphe Simeon go to his Flickr stream.
Photography by Rodolphe Simeon [...]
In his stylized presentation New York based photographer Bill Durgin explores anatomic deconstruction of human form in to anonymous sculptural shapes.
We selected sampling of Bill's work spaning through several critically acclaimed series.
Using recognizable visual narrative photographer appropriates and deforms human shapes into collection of objectified forms.
Artist chalenges us in to acceptance of grotescue poses softened only by the beauty of suggestive compositions and delicate shadows and hues.
Photography by Bill Durgin
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Graphic designer from UK Chris LaBrooy takes term "stretched" when applied to the cars to the new level. In his computer manipulated images classic cars are stretched, pulled, engaged in contortions, nesting and of course - Auto-Aerobics. Somewhat surreal to see classic cars of the 60's "re-designed" in to futuristic bots. Go to Chris's Behance page to find-out more.
Images by Chris LaBrooy [...]
Creative ad agency 180 Amsterdam is behind some of the most creative advertising campaigns for long list of famous brands like Adidas, Asics, Playstation and Western Union. 180 Amsterdam print advertisement campaign for brand "Barber Shaves and Trims" called "Tame the Beast"is both cute and warmly funny. There is a beast in every man eager to get out - why not to have some facial grooming along the way...
For more of creative advertisement campaigns visit 180 Amsterdam. [...]
Countless poets compared human bodies to landscapes, valleys, hills and rivers. Photographer Carl Warner expressed the same sentiment in what he does the best - creating photo-landscapes that aren't. In series "Otherscapes" he manipulated beautiful body close-ups in to multiple collages to achieve imaginary deserts, hills and boulders - recognizable to be human bodies at the closer look only. More of Carl's work can be found here.
Photos by Carl Warner [...]
We've seen several photo series from photographers using various office supplies (scotch tape, rubber band, paint) or household items (leaf bower, window glass) to distort ones face for that bizarre look we cannot help to click on. Nevertheless, one thing is for sure - the results are always entertaining.
Wes Naman (was featured here) previous "Scotch Tape" series created so much buzz that he decided to follow in the same direction by using rubber bands. This time faces were borrowed from local Albuquerque music bands (see play of words "rubber bands" - "music bands"). Musicians wearing their band t-shirts posed for this fun but sometimes painful photoshoot. More of "Rubber Band" photos can be found here.
Photography by Wes Naman [...]
Russian photographer Alexander Khokhlov in collaboration with makeup artist Valeryia Kutsan created series of portraits called "Weird Beauty". Deviating from traditional photo-shoot make-up, Valeryia painted model faces in widely recognizable symbols and trademarks. Black and white facial branding creates subconscious yet intimate narrative on the cultural realities that are shaping our everyday lives.
Photos by Alexander Khokhlov [...]
No stranger to the controversy Danish filmmaker Lars Von Trier done it again. Long before his latest movie Nymphomaniac is scheduled to be released on December 25, 2013, publicity is gaining momentum by release of movie posters depicting main characters in orgasmic facial expressions so natural it makes you wish you were present in their photo-shoot.
Naturally remarks from actor Shia LaBeouf that he had real sex during the filming doesn't hurt.
Whether your favorite or not, Lars Von Trier definitely is one of the most innovative filmmakers having this gift at creating moods (some of them disturbing) that sucks you in but are never dull or indifferent. On our favorite movie list is Europa, Breaking the Waves, Antichrist and Melancholia. From the actors in these posters we think Uma shall be a frontrunner in depiction of big O.
More can be found on Zentropa [...]