Ricky Cohete

Pond. From the series Water Lilies. Male Nude Dancer Color Photograph

2023

Fusing the surreal elements of painting through photography. Water is an element that best combines these two worlds. Here it is found in the darkest waters. The harsh lights and shadows in the warm Florida weather led Ricky Rocket to explore photography. The sharp and refined effect of these types of lighting conditions became a necessity to avoid studio environments. Self-taught, while photographing ballet dancers in the city of Miami he began to devote more time to the male form. Working with them outside of their safe space (rehearsal studio) and taking them outside, on sand or water, creating a dynamic that kept giving birth to new compositions. Inspired by the mythology of tarot culture and astrology, he has incorporated some of these elements throughout his work. From the series Water Lilies...

From the series “The Alignment” which is materialized from video footage shot with two ballet dancers underwater; he is carrying on the theme of water as a source of rebirth and flow...

Underwater photograph of a gorgeous girl with dark hair in red dress. Original print on aluminum plate with solid black backboard. The artwork needs no additional framing: it can be...

“Private Pool” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as they bring up recollections of mas...