Jeanette May

“Easy on the Eyes: Esther” Portrait Photograph of a Beautiful Man in a Cafe

2010

“Easy on the Eyes: Emma“ is a staged photograph of an attractive man lying on a couch. In this cinematic photo series, I explore the female gaze by providing visual pleasure specific...

“Easy on the Eyes: Clare“ is a staged photograph of an attractive man dressed as a pirate on Halloween. In this series, I explore the female gaze by providing visual pleasure specifically designed for a female viewer—though others may look over her shoulder. Each scene includes a male character depicted in mid-narrative and an “implied woman” somewhere just outside the frame. She is not visible, but we do see her Little Bo Peep costume accessories. He is the photograph’s subject matter, but she is the narrative’s protagonist. Each photograph is titled after the female character in the quoted text. The text panel and image are printed together on a single sheet of paper. The implied narrative of the photograph is juxtaposed with a passage from a novel by a prominent female author describing a male character. The text disrupts, misdirects, and complicates the implied narrative of the photographic image (read text below). This photograph is an Archival Pigment Print on Cotton Fiber Paper, printed in a limited-edition of 10. The standard print sizes are 15 x 30” and 20 x 40”. The photograph is signed and numbered on the back and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Prints are sold unframed; framing may be arranged for an additional cost. Free shipping may be available from 1st Dibs. Apply code: FREESHIP. Text panel: “The Time Traveler’s Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger. We stand in line for a few minutes. Henry seems tense, on guard. He holds my hand...

“Easy on the Eyes: Mrs. DeWinter“ is a staged photograph of an attractive man standing on a train station platform. He holds a letter on pink stationery. In this cinematic photo seri...

“Easy on the Eyes: Dorothy“ is a staged photograph of an attractive man standing next to a swimming pool. He pulls off his shirt to reveal a muscular torso. In this cinematic photo s...

“Easy on the Eyes: Lélia“ is a staged photograph of an attractive man buttoning his shirt. In this cinematic photo series, I explore the female gaze by providing visual pleasure spec...

“Easy on the Eyes: Harriet“ is a staged photograph of an attractive man lying on the lawn. In this cinematic photo series, I explore the female gaze by providing visual pleasure spec...

16x20” Limited Edition Next available edition printed upon purchase. Other sizes available. Please allow 4 weeks for production.

11x14 Limited Edition Next available edition printed upon purchase. Other sizes available. Please allow 4 weeks for production.

16x20” Premiere Archival Print Limited Edition Next available edition printed upon purchase. Other sizes available. Please allow 4 weeks for production.

16x20” Premiere Archival Print Limited Edition Next available edition printed upon purchase. Please allow 4 weeks for production.

16x20” Premiere Archival Print Limited Edition Next available edition printed upon purchase. Other sizes available. Please allow 4 weeks for production.

"Shock the Monkey #2" Also available as a special “Classic” edition of 15, only in size 16x23in, signed by both Guido Harari and Peter Gabriel 11x16” L...