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Larry Torno
L'Elegance

$2,030
£1,534.43
€1,763.33
CA$2,826.76
A$3,144.66
CHF 1,648.47
MX$38,426.95
NOK 20,991.19
SEK 19,760.31
DKK 13,162.60
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About the Item

Working with a collection of vintage Barbies, photographer Larry Torno set out to make portraits that showed the interior lives of these dolls. Burdened with the weight of being perfect, all the time, the dolls take on an emotive and introspective presence - one that is almost human! A pertinent and timely talking piece, this photograph makes itself stand out inside your home and will offer endless amusement and reflection. About Larry Torno: Since 1977, Larry Torno has worked in the graphic design business as a designer, art director, and creative director for companies large and small, from Fortune 500 to Not-for-Profit. In 2004, a trip to Carmel, California changed everything. He was surrounded by the work of Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Edward Weston, and a friend's extensive collection of his personal work of the Great American West. It all awakened in him a personal dream – to elevate his love of photography to the level of creative expression that Torno finds in his design. He bought a camera and started shooting. Today, Torno’s photographic work is an exploration of ideas and observations. He works for the moment when what is in front of him transforms into something not seen before.
  • Creator:
    Larry Torno (American)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Saint Louis, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1431214190002

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