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David Yarrow
Team Jack, Los Angeles by David Yarrow - Contemporary Celebrity Photography

2022

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Team Jack Los Angeles, 2022 54” x 102” Unframed 69” x 117” Framed Edition of 12 37” x 70” Unframed 52” x 85” Framed Edition of 12 "I have no familiarity with any of the protagonists in the infamous Johnny Depp, Amber Heard trial, I simply watched on indulgently like everyone else. It was free theatre and we binged on every little detail that was thrown our way. I wonder whether subconsciously we were drawn to this saga of misbehaviour and excess because it offered a forgiving comparative against which to judge our own weaknesses. We have all done some bad things in our lives but hell, these guys set a high bar. Watching the trail was cheaper than going to the therapist and arguably more effective. As an artist, I warmed to the idea that the little details in the accusations could all be incorporated into a single image; references such as the jar of blow, the ‘mega pint’ and the bed sheets. But I also needed a full cast and courtroom. A small idea gained momentum and then there was no going back. I never imagined telling this story until it was too late to call it off. Johnny Depp - or rather a spitting image of Johnny Depp - was a prerequisite for my frame and I always saw him attending court as Jack Sparrow. This option offered pantomime with a twist of reality. If Jack was in attendance, I felt some of his friends and foes from the Caribbean should be there to lend support. In the face of such court room adversity, battle lines should become blurred and there would be a call to put down arms. The treasure hunting, piracy and sea sovereignty could wait until this nasty domestic issue was put to bed. Team Johnny was a unified front. My leaning was that my camera should prioritise on the real star of the show - Johnny’s lawyer, Camille Vasquez. She had a presence and style that needed to be celebrated at the front of the frame. Brooks Nader - a regular lead for us - was perfect for this role as she embodies the same attributes. I told Jack to wear a look of studied admiration for his lawyer as I felt that connection was important to amplify. Their relationship is integral to the way history will tell the story. What fun we had that day in Los Angeles." - David Yarrow Bio: David Yarrow has built an unrivaled reputation for capturing the beauty of the planet’s remote landscapes, cultures and endangered animals. Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1966, he is now an internationally acclaimed fine art photographer and Europe’s best selling wildlife photographer. "In my deliberation over the Pirates in the Caribbean project, there were two overriding personal filters. The first was to avoid being formulaic and the second was my sense that it would be commercial suicide to be too earnest. Pirates are mythological figures and whilst what they did was very serious, I was only too aware of the dangers of us taking ourselves too seriously in any revisionist portrayal. We should have fun; just as Disney did with their blockbuster franchise. The pirates we had assembled in Anguilla looked the part and our giant canvas of the pirate boat offered the best context in the background. The key building blocks were in place on this set, we just needed ‘the x factor’. I played with half a dozen ideas to complete the story in the foreground and there was one concept that seemed to stand out - the arriving pirates must have an encounter. Encounters represent a dilemma for still photographers who can’t do “over the shoulder two takes”. We have the one chance and that tends to mean that we lose one face. But I saw how we could use that to our advantage in that anonymity might work if it told a story. Daniela Braga, the Brazilian Victoria’s Secret model and a sweetheart, was on set with us. She is smart, fun loving and she fully embraced the idea I had in mind. I think the photograph works well. As someone wryly said, those pirates who lost an eye must have been cursing themselves."
  • Creator:
    David Yarrow (1966, Scottish)
  • Creation Year:
    2022
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52 in (132.08 cm)Width: 85 in (215.9 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    71 x 114, Edition of 12Price: $30,000
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  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU388314601092

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