Ellen von Unwerth
Untitled (Série Omahyra & Boyd)
2005
Silver gelatin printing
120 × 180 cm
Ed. 1/3
Location: Paris, France
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About the artwork
This black-and-white photograph captures a moment of carnal interaction between three people, with bodies and glances in close proximity. The black and white accentuates the dramatic intensity and raw emotions of the scene. This photograph is part of the "Omahyra & Boyd" series by Ellen von Unwerth. Created in the early 2000s, this series features two models, the iconic androgynous model Omahyra Mota and her partner Boyd, in shots combining sensuality, intimacy and provocation.
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The "Omahyra & Boyd" series, characteristic of Ellen von Unwerth's work, has been exhibited in international galleries such as Kamel Mennour in Paris and Wouter van Leeuwen in Amsterdam, illustrating its impact on contemporary art and visual culture.
About the artist
Born in 1954 in West Germany, Ellen von Unwerth is a German photographer who lives and works mainly in Paris. After a career as a model, she devoted herself to photography, becoming one of the leading figures in contemporary fashion photography. Her style is unmistakable: her grain, tight framing, vivid colors, shadows and high-energy black-and-whites offer a different take on fashion and women. Ellen von Unwerth has exhibited her work in many prestigious galleries and museums around the world, including the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris, the Saatchi Gallery in London and the Fotografiska Museum in New York.
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