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Alex Sher
Cold Song - underwater nude photo - print on aluminum 8 x 12"

2013

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This striking underwater fine art photograph captures a figure draped in flowing white fabric, suspended between worlds with vibrant red blossoms and yellow spherical elements. The rich turquoise water creates a dreamlike atmosphere, merging figurative and abstract elements in the tradition of symbolist art. Sher's masterful composition evokes themes of transformation and rebirth, continuing the legacy of underwater photography as a medium for exploring human emotion and transcendence. The contrast between the subject's expression and the vivid botanical elements creates a powerful visual narrative. "I was in no creative mood that day. The pool was not heated, and the water was freezing. I could have called the shoot off but not this time. The model was my Facebook buddy for years and it was our first face to face. If it were not for me, Aaron would have called it off too. A motorcycle accident nearly took his life that weekend. He was swimming in freezing water with the bouquet he brought hiding his bandages from the camera. This pain on his face it was real. Two years later, this photo won an international competition and was displayed in Paris at the Louvre Museum." Alex Sher 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: 2024 🇺🇸 Roth & Taylor Gallery (Los Angeles, United States) 2023 🇺🇸 Beverly Hills Art (Beverly Hills, United States) 2023 🇺🇸 LA Art Show (Los Angeles, United States) 2022 🇺🇸 Beverly Hills Art (Beverly Hills, United States) 2022 🇺🇸 LA Art Show (Los Angeles, United States) 2022 🇺🇸 Art San Diego (San Diego, United States) 2022 🇺🇸 Spectrum (Miami, United States) 2021 🇺🇸 CadFab Gallery (Los Angeles, United States) 2021 🇺🇸 LA Art Show (Los Angeles, United States) 2019 🇺🇸 Selection (Los Angeles, United States) 2019 🇺🇸 Artexpo NY (New York, United States) 2016 🇺🇸 Bruce Lurie Gallery (Los Angeles, United States) 2015 🇫🇷 Musee du Louvre (Paris, France) Publications 2021 🇺🇸 Lens Magazine (US) 2015 🇺🇸 Book - The Exposure Awards (New York, US) Alex Sher is an award-winning American underwater fine art photographer internationally recognized for his distinctive depictions of feminine sensuality. Sher was born in Kyiv, Ukraine in 1962 and moved to the United States with his family in 1995. Sher started showing his photographs in the early nineties in Ukraine. Later in US he began experimenting with underwater photography and sharply moved toward figurative fine art. His latest artistic innovations blend figurative and abstract photography into forms that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings. Sher’s 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 79 magazines and book articles in 13 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:
    2013
  • 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-7 8x121stDibs: LU1610215088472

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