Sunday, November 3, 2013

Gallery Write-Up: Chuck Close

Kate Moss


Subject: The woman in the portrait is Kate Moss, a famous supermodel. The image is black and white.

This image is very different from the ones that Kate Moss normally models for (fashion shots, Vogue covers) which makes this extra interesting. You are able to see the side of her that is almost intimate and private, like no one is supposed to see her in this state of vulnerability. The lack of makeup and the rawness of the photo really add to the idea of a vulnerability.

The photograph makes me feel slightly uncomfortable because I feel like I am seeing this side of Kate Moss that no one else sees. The use of a black and white and a high definition camera really allows the viewer to see every single wrinkle or divot in her skin. The photographer also uses extreme close up to capture the details of her skin and hair.

I want to know more about her life and how she became who she is.

I have always wanted to be able to create photos like Lee Jeffries and Chuck Close because they tell stories about the subjects. I want to try and see if Vaseline on the skin causes exaggerated wrinkles and lines.

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