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Alex SherSiesta - underwater nude photo - print on aluminum 8 x 12"2021
2021
$600
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€521.33
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CHF 485.48
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The nude girl of Sher’s “Siesta” drifts to sleep as her dreams encroach upon her. As her naked body begins to shimmer into an aqueous form of its own, the bubbles of air transform into orbs of light. Looming above, are the continuous reflections of the world mutating into a series of neon purples, lush greens, and bleeds of blues forming unknown patterns and organic shapes as if a surrealist fantasy collides with the remarkable abstraction of Picasso. Finding tranquility underwater, we dare not wake her from this peaceful nap.
"Siesta" is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings. In fact REFLECTIONS are straight photographic capturing of the water’s surface from below, with a submerged underwater camera. The photographs freeze natural momentary reflections in water surface the unique kaleidoscopic fragmentations of human body into nearly unrecognizable forms. Viewing the distinctive distortions and bold accents of color on these unrefined natural photographs one cannot help but draw the connections with masterpieces by Salvador Dali, Van Gogh or Gustav Klimt.
Original print on aluminum plate with solid black backboard. The artwork needs no additional framing: it can be hung on the wall or it can stand on a solid surface.
This artwork organically blends into interior of any style. It is a perfect gift idea.
The artwork is signed by the author and furnished with certificate of authenticity.
Limited edition of 24
The photograph has been exhibited at:
2023 LA Art Show (Los Angeles, US)
2023 Beverly Hills Art Show (Beverly Hills, US)
2023 Roth & Taylor Gallery (Los Angeles, US)
2022 Spectrum (Miami, US)
2022 Beverly Hills Art Show (Beverly Hills, US)
2022 Art San Diego (San Diego, US)
2022 LA Art Show (Los Angeles, US)
It was recently published in:
2024 - Moevir (Paris, France)
Alex Sher is an award-winning American underwater fine art photographer internationally recognized for his distinctive depictions of feminine sensuality.
Sher was born in Ukraine and moved to the United States with his family in 1995.
Sher’s underwater photography began to attract extensive interest in 2015. To date, his works have been exhibited in London, Paris, New York, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other major cities including the Louvre Museum in Paris. His first solo show was held in 2016 in Los Angeles by Bruce Lurie Gallery. Since his debut, Sher had seven exclusive exhibitions, participated in numerous group exhibitions and prominent art fairs.
Sher's photographs are published in 58 magazines articles in 11 countries. His first photo book “Mermaids” has been published in 2018.
Sher mastered the profession of underwater coaching. Bringing forth his technical and artistic innovations, he generously shares his techniques with his models and aspiring photographers.
- Creator:Alex Sher (American)
- Creation Year:2021
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Beverly Hills, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: AS-267 8x121stDibs: LU1610215088662
Alex Sher
Alex Sher is an award-winning American underwater fine art photographer whose admiration of feminine sensuality heralded him to worldwide acclaim.
Sher was born in Ukraine in 1962 and started taking photographs at the age of twelve. He graduated from Kyiv University in 1984. Two years later, he volunteered as medical personnel to support the Chernobyl nuclear disaster recovery. When asked about that time, Sher says "Having no clue how much radiation you are getting makes you appreciate every breath — pretty much what you feel underwater."
Sher started showing his photographs in the early 1990s; however, he considered himself an amateur until his work was stolen from an exhibition in Kyiv.
Sher immigrated to the United States with his family in 1995 and currently resides in Los Angeles. As a former biologist and an ocean diver, Alex is deeply concerned with the decimation of kelp forests along the California Pacific Coast.
Sher’s underwater photographs emerged in 2011. In 2015, after participating in a photo competition, his works were exhibited in Paris at the Louvre Museum and later at museums in London, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other major cities. Sher's first personal photo exhibition was held in 2016 in Los Angeles by the Bruce Lurie Gallery. Since then, he has had six exclusive exhibitions, has been in numerous group exhibitions, and has participated in major US art fairs.
Sher's artistic style is marked by the transition from photographing marine wildlife at the very beginning to figurative nudity, with a majority of monochrome black and white works. His most recent pieces showcase minimalism and abstraction with bright colors through a quiet, eye-catchy, and charming combination of figurative and abstract art.
Sher is an excellent underwater coach who trains his models on how to control their breath and buoyancy, as well as their feelings. He also teaches spiritual blending with the water and modeling techniques for different underwater cameras.
Sher generously shares his artistic and technical innovations. His ideas inspire underwater photographers around the world. His first photo book, Mermaids, was published in 2018. He has been represented by Touchon Gallery since 2019.
Find a collection of Alex Sher art today on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by Touchon Gallery)
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