I wrote about the exploits of Photographer duo Zoren Gold and Minori on my last blog but they have since updated their their site for their studio MI-ZO with loads of stunning new material. Their approach is more about capturing the freedom found within dreams and alternative reality than just framing a moment of physical reality. This philosophy opens the door for how they allow other mediums to influence their imagery as well and you will see this in their work. Since beginning their collaboration in 2000, they have exhibited throughout Europe and Japan. It is worth spending some time digging through their portfolio because it is treasure chest full of gems.
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There is some stunning, glamorous yet subtly contemplative imagery in the folio of Los Angeles based Photographer Alex Prager. Not that it matters to her photography but she is a beautiful person herself. She has exhibited between Europe and the states since 2001 and won the esteemed London Photographic Award in 2006. It’s easy to see why. Beautiful work.
If you have been curious who is behind those disturbing images of women with plastic molded anatomical structures realistically composited over their bodies that keep appearing on FFFFound, then be curious no more. They are the work of Dutch photographer Koen Hauser. There is little information to be gathered about him at his website other than the fact that he is extremely well studied and has exhibited all over Europe. His work has the kind of surreal sticking power that immediately locks itself into your psyche and only resurfaces in those fleeting moments just before sleep. His imagery possesses a subtle humanity that burrows it’s way into the subconscious where it comes disquietingly to rest.
“Women Are Heroes” is the project of MSF and JR, two artivists traveling the globe to reveal the importance of the role of women in their communities. They have made way to some of the most distraught places in Africa. Sierra Leone, Liberia, Southern Sudan and Kenya are on that list. From what I can tell JR has been taking some really amazing photos of these women’s facial expressions and wheat pasting them up all around their communities to share their stories and uplift the local people. As of March 8th, an exhibition showcasing eight of these women were put up in giant scale all over Brussels. It’s a pretty amazing project if you ask me. Helping create awareness through the arts has always been a great way to spread information and change minds. Now if a whole lot more humans can look at things like this with more serious scrutiny, the world just might take a turn for the better.
Although the images are no doubt digitally enhanced, Ryther has a keen eye for composition and there is something interesting about the stark nature of his images as well. There isn’t much you can learn about him or her from their website but when you are talking photography, I think it’s best to just let the images do the talking.
Jónas Valtýsson is a young Graphic Designer and Photographer about to graduate from the Icelandic academy of the arts in Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavík. Although he may be young, his work shows a wisdom beyond his age. There is some interesting work in his design portfolio but the real gem lies in his work in photography. His stark, high-contrast imagery pulls you in and forces you to reconcile with haunting imagery. The backdrop of Iceland appears to be a perfect setting for his photos as well and goes miles in making the view feel as isolated as many of the subjects of his photographs. If you want to have a look at his work you can browse his website, or visit his Flickr page and like so many of us out there these days, he does have blog as well.
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From what I can tell from his website Eugenio Recuenco is a Spanish Photographer with an amazing vision and an eye for breathtaking detail. His broadcast work is stunning and his unique sensibility makes him a prime candidate for high-octane agency broadcast work. I would love to throw a spot at him. Spend some time sifting through his work because you will be rewarded by the breadth of his amazing talent.
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Jay Parkinson is a doctor with some rather unusual practices, not in a bad way though, just unconventional. That is probably a good thing when speaking about our joke of a healthcare industry. The even more interesting thing about him is that he is also a really good photographer with a knack for taking some very absorbing portraits. You can learn about his clinical practice as a physician here and you can view his stunning photographs both at his home page and his Flickr site. I was actually pre-med for a spell in college but switched over after two years to Visual Communication and Design. I thought it would be too difficult to practice medicine and still pursue my creative endeavours. I guess I was wrong. Doctor Parkinson is doing it in style.
