GREG GORMAN "CHRIS HARRIS" 1988

Greg Gorman (b. 1949) is a renowned fashion photographer who established his reputation in the late 1980's. His bold images are most frequently created in black and white, which he considers the essence of photography. Gorman is well-known for his stark, honest portraits of famous and infamous celebrities. His portraits are frequently void of specific backgrounds and are shot using minimal lighting to maximize contrast and shadows, and to highlight form. Gorman captured some of the most influential personalities and styles that defined the end of the 20th Century. This photograph depicts a model posing nude against a light grey background, his body slightly twisted in a classical pose to emphasize the shape of his figure and profile. Harris falls nearly into abstraction of pattern and form; Stark overhead shadows and spotlights flatten Harris' body, subverting the viewer's expectation. These formal elements paired with the model's classical pose come together in a striking portrait. Eye-catching and striking, this photograph demonstrates Gorman's skill and excellence in portraiture. This image is iconic within Gorman's oeuvre, and covers his first photographic book, VOLUME I. Questions about this piece? Contact us, call +1.416.704.1720, or visit our Toronto Gallery. “Chris Harris" Los Angeles, 1988 Silver Gelatin Photograph Edition: 1 of 15 Numbered and signed in pencil, lower edge of sheet; signed on mat board with pen (faded) 20"H 16"W (work) 34"H 29.5"W (framed) Very good condition