Alex Sher Art
American
Alex Sher is an award-winning American underwater fine art photographer whose admiration of feminine sensuality heralded him to worldwide acclaim.
Sher was born in Ukraine in 1962 and started taking photographs at the age of twelve. He graduated from Kyiv University in 1984. Two years later, he volunteered as medical personnel to support the Chernobyl nuclear disaster recovery. When asked about that time, Sher says "Having no clue how much radiation you are getting makes you appreciate every breath — pretty much what you feel underwater."
Sher started showing his photographs in the early 1990s; however, he considered himself an amateur until his work was stolen from an exhibition in Kyiv.
Sher immigrated to the United States with his family in 1995 and currently resides in Los Angeles. As a former biologist and an ocean diver, Alex is deeply concerned with the decimation of kelp forests along the California Pacific Coast.
Sher’s underwater photographs emerged in 2011. In 2015, after participating in a photo competition, his works were exhibited in Paris at the Louvre Museum and later at museums in London, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other major cities. Sher's first personal photo exhibition was held in 2016 in Los Angeles by the Bruce Lurie Gallery. Since then, he has had six exclusive exhibitions, has been in numerous group exhibitions, and has participated in major US art fairs.
Sher's artistic style is marked by the transition from photographing marine wildlife at the very beginning to figurative nudity, with a majority of monochrome black and white works. His most recent pieces showcase minimalism and abstraction with bright colors through a quiet, eye-catchy, and charming combination of figurative and abstract art.
Sher is an excellent underwater coach who trains his models on how to control their breath and buoyancy, as well as their feelings. He also teaches spiritual blending with the water and modeling techniques for different underwater cameras.
Sher generously shares his artistic and technical innovations. His ideas inspire underwater photographers around the world. His first photo book, Mermaids, was published in 2018. He has been represented by Touchon Gallery since 2019.
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(Biography provided by Touchon Gallery)
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Wavering - underwater nude b&w photograph - archival pigment 52x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of a beautiful naked model on her knees at the bottom of the pool.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print signed by the artist.
Lim...
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2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
In the Hall of the Mountain King - underwater b&w nude photograph - paper 16x24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white nude photograph of a female dancer performing in a swimming pool.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Blue Fall - underwater photograph - print on aluminum 28" x 36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Blue Fall" exemplifies contemporary underwater fine art photography, merging surrealism with dynamic motion capture. In this ethereal composition, a figure in striking red fabric de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Metal
Salsa - underwater photograph from series Reflections - print on aluminum 24x36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Salsa” 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 masterpiec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Metal
$2,080 Sale Price
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Prophetess - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 43" x 77"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Prophetess” 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 maste...
Category
2010s Abstract Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
$1,120 Sale Price
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The Smile - underwater nude b&w photograph - archival pigment print 35x51"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater black and white photograph of a naked young woman smiling to the camera from the pool surface.
This minimalistic photograph blends well with wide verity of interiors.
Or...
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2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
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Archival Pigment
Astrologist - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 35x52"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Astrologist” is a part of Alex Sher’s series "Reflections" - underwater photographs that could be mistaken for paintings as they bring up recollections of masterpieces by Picasso, D...
Category
2010s Abstract Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
The Red Flower - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 35" x 55"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this evocative underwater photograph, a crimson dress billows like a delicate flower petal beneath the surface, creating a powerful contrast against a serene aqua backdrop. The mi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment, Archival Paper
Sensu - underwater black & white photograph - archival paper 24x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater black and white photograph of a young woman gracefully poised beneath the dark water surface. Her tulle dress merging with her reflection on the underside of the water for...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
$720 Sale Price
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Her Own Universe - underwater nude photo - series REFLECTIONS - 21x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A naked woman floats in space illuminated with shimmering stars and saturated swirling gasses of solar systems. Similar to the geometric eroticism of Picasso, with color fields and b...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
$720 Sale Price
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Open - underwater monochrome photograph - archival paper print 16.3 x 23.5"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater monochromatic photograph capturing a young woman in a light tulle dress and unbuckled bra turned away from the camera. The subdued tones create an ethereal tranquility...
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2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Bent Sound - underwater portrait of Njomza Vitia - archival pigment print 35x50"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Bent Sound" - An ethereal underwater fine art photograph that captures the intersection of music and movement through a portrait of singer Njomza Vitia. This submerged portrait tran...
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2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
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Archival Pigment
$1,100 Sale Price
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Porcelain II - underwater nude photograph - print on aluminum 24x36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Porcelain II" captures a young naked woman floating in dark waters, their pale form creating ethereal ripples against the black backdrop. This underwater fine art photograph showcas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Alex Sher Art
Materials
Metal
$2,240 Sale Price
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Water Sketch II - underwater black & white nude photograph - archival pigment
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of a naked young woman in the pool.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper w...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Constellation - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 16x23.5"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater monochrome nude photograph of a young women wrapped in fishing net.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper signed by the artist, furnished w...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Vinnytsia 22 - underwater nude photo - print on aluminum 8 x 12"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vinnytsia a tiny Ukrainian town hit by Russian missiles on July 14 2022. There were no military installations neither industrial objects. Putin’s regime was targeting civilians as a...
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2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
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Metal
$480 Sale Price
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The Bather - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 18” x 24”
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater nude photograph of a model in floating petals
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper with metallic fin...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Pool Party VII - underwater black & white photograph - print on paper 16" x 24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of young women diving naked in a pool.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper signed by the artist.
Limited edit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Jungle Mermaid - underwater ocean nude photograph - archival pigment 16x24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This evocative underwater fine art photograph captures a naked woman swimming through a golden kelp forest, creating a dreamlike atmosphere where human and nature intertwine. The ima...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Starfall - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 26x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater nude photograph of a young beautiful golden hair woman on black background. Her body is partially covered with a golden scarf leaving uncovered beautiful buttocks.
Origi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Spring - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 25" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sophisticated underwater nude photograph of a beautiful young woman wearing a veil of air bubbles.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper with metallic finish.
Limited edition of 24.
Print paper size: 26" x 36".
Image size 25" x 35"
The artwork is furnished with certificate of authenticity, signed by artist with artist's name, edition number, edition limit, and other details.
This artwork has been on display at:
2024 🇺🇸 Roth & Taylor Gallery (Los Angeles, United States)
2023 🇺🇸 Beverly Hills Art...
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2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Under - underwater black & white nude photograph - archival pigment print 24x35
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of a young naked woman in a pool.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print signed by the author.
Limited edition of 24
Paper size...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Alice - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 35" x 49"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Alice” 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 masterpiec...
Category
2010s Abstract Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
$960 Sale Price
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Möbius Mermaid - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 35x50"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Radiating with mythic sexuality, the mermaid’s topless body becomes fluid, her multiplying naked breasts and her scaly tail swirling into the hips of a real woman form a Möbius Strip...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Crossfire - underwater black and white nude photograph - print on paper 43 x 72"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater nude photograph of a young woman processed in an abstract black and white symmetrical composition.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper sig...
Category
2010s Feminist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
$1,440 Sale Price
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Friday Night - underwater black & white photograph - print on aluminum 36" x 24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater black & white photograph of two young naked women wrapped in air bubbles.
Original digital print on aluminum plate signed by the artist.
The a...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Metal
Porcelain II - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 23x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Porcelain II" captures a young naked woman floating in dark waters, their pale form creating ethereal ripples against the black backdrop. This underwater fine art photograph showcas...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
The Bather - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 23” x 35”
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater nude photograph of a model in floating petals
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper with metallic fin...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Spark - underwater nude photo - print on aluminum 8 x 12"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Alex Sher’s underwater photograph “Spark” ignites the water in a boiling fiery scene. The pale tones of the skin contrast sharply against the velvety reflections of red that consume ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Metal
Hot Water - underwater nude photograph - print on aluminum 36" x 24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a naked young woman diving in a pool in front of bright red background.
There is no rules for luck. I was sure the new girl woul...
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2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Metal
Salsa - underwater nude photo - print on aluminum 8 x 12"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In Alex Sher’s “Salsa” we are entranced in the spiraling movements of the topless dancer encased in vibrant reds and electric blues. The nude woman clutches the fabric to her body as...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Metal
Sweet Champagne - underwater portrait - print on aluminum 8 x 12"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An ethereal underwater portrait of a woman with golden hair, gently wrapped in shimmering air bubbles, illuminated against a soft light green background. This piece invites viewers t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Metal
$480 Sale Price
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Porcelain III - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 43" x 64"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a naked young woman on neutral black background.
Porcelain - aside from being an exquisite material - is the name of my project. The premise of the proj...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Touch - underwater nude black & white photograph - print on aluminum 24"x36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater black and white photograph of a young naked women touching her reflection in the water surface.
Original digital print on aluminum plate signed by the artist.
The artwor...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Metal
$2,560 Sale Price
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Soft Dance - underwater black & white nude photograph - archival pigment 64"х43"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A black and white nude photograph of a young woman diving in a pool. The woman is coming from the depth up toward the surface and her body reflects in the internal water surface.
Or...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Whirlpool - underwater photograph - print on paper 35" x 32"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman wrapped in bright green tulle.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper with...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Red Flower - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 15" x 24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this evocative underwater photograph, a crimson dress billows like a delicate flower petal beneath the surface, creating a powerful contrast against a serene aqua backdrop. The mi...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Hot Spring - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 16.6x23.5"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater nude photograph of a beautiful young woman on red background.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper signed by the artist.
Limited edition of 1...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Kelp Mermaid - underwater ocean nude photograph - archival pigment print 24x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater ocean photograph of a naked girl swimming in kelp forest. Her beautiful body is surrounded with kelp trees. The photograph was taken in Pacific Ocean near the Palos Ver...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Blood and Milk VII - underwater nude photograph - print on aluminum 36" x 25"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater nude photograph of a young woman with white tulle scarf taking off her red skirt on bright red background.
Original digital print on aluminum plate signed by the art...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Metal
Garden Pool - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 25.3x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a naked young women with dark hair on red background. The pool is built in the garden and you can see bright green trees and blue sky through the water su...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Mermaid With Flower Tattoo II - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a beautiful topless model wrapped in red tulle.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print signed by the artist.
Limited edition of 12
Paper size: ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Surprise - underwater photograph - series REFLECTIONS - archival pigment 43x77"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Surprise” 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 masterpieces by Picasso...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Moonlight IV - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 35x26"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful and sophisticated underwater photograph of a young naked woman in the pool. This is a monochrome photograph close to black and white with reach aquatic tint.
This is t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Carmen - underwater nude photograph - print on aluminum 40" x 40"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This dramatic underwater nude portrait of Katya Lee captures a figure in motion against a stark black backdrop, where flowing crimson fabric creates passionate contrast with pale, et...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Metal
White and Blue - underwater semi-nude photograph - archival pigment 25" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful and mysterious underwater photograph of a young half-naked woman in a pool.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print.
Limited edition of 24
Paper size: 27” x...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
The Turn - underwate photograph - print on aluminum 36" x 48"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"The Turn" represents a pivotal moment in contemporary underwater fine art photography, where sculptural form meets fluid dynamics. In this arresting composition, a figure in vibrant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Metal
Hot Pretzel - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 16"x23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater nude photograph of a girl diving in a swimming pool.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper with metallic ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Blue Fall - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 17x22"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Blue Fall" exemplifies contemporary underwater fine art photography, merging surrealism with dynamic motion capture. In this ethereal composition, a figure ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Pristine - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 35х50"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young naked woman in a pool.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print signed by the author.
Limited edition of 24
Paper size: 36 x 52"
Image...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Praying Mermaid - underwater b&w photograph - archival pigment print 48x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of a young topless woman in a pool.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print signed by the author.
Limited edition of 24
Paper si...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Green Fairy - underwater photograph - print on paper 35"x27"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman wrapped in bright green tulle.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper with...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Water Sketch - underwater black & white nude photograph - archival pigment 23x35
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater black and white photograph of a young naked woman diving in a pool. The photograph is printed with high grain texture - as you may see on the close up fragments.
Original...
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2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Dragon Mouth Trip - underwater black&white nude photograph - archival print
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater black and white nude photograph of a model diving in a swimming pool
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival pa...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Porcelain II - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 35x52"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Porcelain II" captures a young naked woman floating in dark waters, their pale form creating ethereal ripples against the black backdrop. This underwater fine art photograph showcas...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
$1,040 Sale Price
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Song of Songs - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 24" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a naked young woman with golden scarf on black background.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper signed by the artist, furni...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Sky Dance - underwater black& white photograph - archival pigment print 18x24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of a female dancer in the pool.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper with ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Sweet Air (gray) - underwater black & white nude photograph - paper 35" x 23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful and mysterious underwater black and white photograph of a young naked woman ascending from the bottom of her pool toward the air and light.
This photograph is a part of...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Pigment
Bubbles - underwater nude b&w photograph - archival pigment print 43 x 64.5"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of beautiful naked young woman breasts covered with air bubbles.
“In my line of photography all best shots are snapped. This photograph is n...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Blood and Milk III - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 60x43"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Blood and Milk III" charts new territory in contemporary underwater fine art photography. Set against a mesmerizing crimson background that evokes molten lava, the image captures a ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Alex Sher art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Alex Sher art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, red, green and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Alex Sher in archival pigment print, pigment print, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Alex Sher art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Trenity Thomas, Brian Finke, and Patty Carroll. Alex Sher art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $5,520, while the average work can sell for $744.