Jeanette May

“Easy on the Eyes: Emma” Cinematic Photograph of a Beautiful Man on a Couch

2010

“Easy on the Eyes: Amy“ is a staged photograph of an attractive man in a cinematic scene. In this series, I explore the female gaze by providing visual pleasure specifically designed...

“Easy on the Eyes: Janie“ is a staged photograph of an attractive man sitting in a restaurant. On the table we see goldfish swimming in a clear plastic bag. In this cinematic photo s...

“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: Esther“ is a staged photograph of an attractive man in a cinematic scene. In this series, I explore the female gaze by providing visual pleasure specifically desig...

“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...

Hunter Thompson and Anita Bejmuk at home, Aspen, Colorado, 7 July 2002 X Photographed by Jonathan Becker Contemporary 44" x 44.5" Archival Pigment Pr...

Yanomami, Amazonia, Brazil, January 1995 X Photographed by Jonathan Becker Contemporary 28" x 28.5" Archival Pigment Print Edition Nº 2 of 9 Certificate of Origin Signed and Titled...

Chevalier André Leon Talley on the Pont Alexandre III at six in the morning, Paris, 30 June 2013 Photographed by Jonathan Becker Contemporary 44" x ...

Jocelyne Wildenstein at home, New York, 11 January 1998 It was all animal. The wilder, the better. The décor, the wallpaper, the sculpture and paintings, the trophies, the pets, t...

Hunter Thompson and Anita Bejmuk at home, Aspen, Colorado, 7 July 2002 X Photographed by Jonathan Becker Contemporary 18" x 18.5" Archival Pigment Pr...

New York City based wildlife and street photographer Viet Chu, captured this striking shot of a Giraffe on a dark background. His focus is to inspire us with the beauty and vitality ...