Master of studio photography, Roversi substituted falconry birds for top models in a series shot with large format Polaroid.
A figure in fashion photography, artistic director, and renowned portraitist, Paolo Roversi has collaborated with the most prestigious haute couture houses for over forty years, including Dior and Yohji Yamamoto.
Bathed in saturated light, owls and falcons pose before the lens. The minimalist approach to portraiture and monochromatic tones, which have become the signature of the Italian photographer, showcase in all their majesty a royal falcon, a tawny owl, and a princely owl. The birds, perched on a stool or the back of a chair, exude elegance, their occasionally surprised gaze now dignified subjects of attention. Time seems suspended: in shades of violet or almost aged gold, the tranquil presence, sudden flight, and surprised glance of the birds border on the pictorial. The grace of these raptors, the beauty of their feathers, and the power of their presence are revealed through silver gelatin and the evanescent colors characteristic of the photographer. This unpublished series by Roversi offers a new perspective on birds: their connections to humans, as artistic subjects.
Paolo Roversi: Des Oiseaux
Category: Photographer Monographs & Art Books
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Author: Paolo Roversi
Publisher: Xavier Barral
Publication Date:
2023
Print Length: 84 pages
Language: English
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