Alex Sher Color Photography
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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Artist: Alex Sher
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Merlot 2017 - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 35"x25"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a red dress repeating the shape of the woman's body.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival pap...
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2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
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Archival Pigment
Bubble Dance- underwater photograph - print on paper 26” x 35”
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a dancer in short red dress dancing in air bubbles.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival pap...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Angel Hair - underwater photograph - print on paper 35x23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman with long golden hair. The hair covers the woman's face making this figurative photograph look like an abstract art.
Original gallery quali...
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2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
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Archival Pigment
Raindancer - archival pigment print - 35х24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A young beautiful woman is dancing under the rain. Her dress is all wet. Some strange fishes are reflected in the window behind her.
Original gallery quality print signed by the art...
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2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
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Archival Pigment
Brushstroke - underwater photograph from series REFLECTIONS - aluminum 20x36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Brushstroke” 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 mast...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Sweet Dream - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 25" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white (sepia) photograph of a naked young woman covered with tulle.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper signed by the artist.
L...
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2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
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Archival Pigment
Cold Song III - underwater photograph - archival pigment print
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a man diving in the pool with bouquet of flowers
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival paper w...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Deep Anesthesia - underwater nude photograph - archival print 17 x 23.5"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a nude model diving in blue light on a black background.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archiva...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Kaleidoscope - underwater black&white nude photograph - archival print 17x23.5"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater black and white photograph of a young women kaleidoscopically multiplied into a lacy artwork.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pi...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
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Archival Pigment
Pointe - underwater photograph - print on aluminum
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of ballerina tying up her shoes.
Four years ago I wrecked my sailboat and was self-medicating with vodka at a Russian restaurant when I suddenly noticed a c...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Green Fairy - underwater photograph - print on paper 17.5" x 23"
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Green Bud - underwater photograph - print on paper 56" x 43"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman wrapped in bright green tulle. Her head is above the water, hidden from the camera.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
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2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
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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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Whirlpool - underwater photograph - print on paper 19" x 17.5"
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 Color Photography
Materials
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Green Bud - underwater photograph - print on paper 46" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman wrapped in bright green tulle. Her head is above the water, hidden from the camera.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Green Bud - underwater photograph - print on paper 28" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman wrapped in bright green tulle. Her head is above the water, hidden from the camera.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
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Archival Pigment
Exquisite Ghost - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 24x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Exquisite Ghost” 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 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Prophetess - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 20 x 35"
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Exquisite Ghost - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 16x23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Exquisite Ghost” 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 ...
Category
2010s Abstract Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Archival Paper
Alice - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 25 x 353"
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Astrologist - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 23x35"
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
The Scream - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 24x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Scream” 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 masterpie...
Category
2010s Abstract Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Prophetess - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 13 x 23"
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
The Scream - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 16 x 23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Scream” 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 masterpie...
Category
2010s Abstract Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Archival Paper
Astrologist - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 15 x 23"
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Steps - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 53"x43"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A light and very becoming underwater photograph of a girl walking down the steps in pool toward you. The light blue photograph shows no swimsuit neither any places where you would ex...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Alice - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 16 x 23"
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Blood and Milk III - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 60x43"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a topless young woman with white tulle scarf taking off her red skirt on bright red background.
Original digital print on archival paper signed by the a...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
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 signed by the artist.
Paper size: 25" x 36"
...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Мalachite Cave - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 51" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater nude photograph of a young woman dancing in the pool. The photograph has bright green background.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper wit...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Song of Songs - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 16x24"
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 signed by the artist.
Paper size: 18" x 24"
...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Archival Paper
Мalachite Cave - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 35x24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater nude photograph of a young woman dancing in the pool. The photograph has bright green background.
Original gallery quality archival pigment print on archival paper wit...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Wild Blood - underwater nude photograph - print on aluminum 36x24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
There is no rules for luck. I was sure the new girl would need practice and practice - and was wrong. She was just perfect from the first second till the last one. Next month she go...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
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Metal
Jungle Mermaid - underwater ocean nude photograph - archival pigment 35" x 52"
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 the Pacific Ocean near the Palos...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
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 would need practice and prac...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Blood and Milk III - underwater nude photograph - print on aluminum 36x24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a topless young woman with white tulle scarf - taking off her red skirt on bright red background.
Original digital print on aluminum plate signed by the...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Blood and Milk VII - underwater nude photograph - print on aluminum 36" x 24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a topless young woman with white tulle scarf - taking off her red skirt on bright red background.
Original digital print on aluminum plate signed by the...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Flurry - underwater photograph - print on aluminum 24" x 36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of a young woman in red dress dancing underwater in a pool. A very bright photograph with plenty of sun and positivity.
Model: a Russian dancer Olga Sokolova. ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Salsa - underwater nude photograph - series REFLECTIONS - archival pigment 35х53
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Flurry - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 24" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of a young woman in red dress dancing underwater in a pool. A very bright photograph with plenty of sun and positivity.
Model: a Russian dancer Olga Sokolova. ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Surprise - underwater photograph - series REFLECTIONS - archival pigment 35x62"
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Water Lily - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 35x53"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of a gorgeous girl with dark hair in red dress.
Original gallery quality print on archival metallic paper signed by the artist.
Paper size: 36" x 56"
Image siz...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Split - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 17x24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of female knees and feet
Original gallery quality print on archival metallic paper signed by the artist.
Paper size: 18" x 24"
Image size: 17.2" x 23.5"
Limite...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Water Lily - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 23x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of a gorgeous girl with dark hair in red dress.
Original gallery quality print on archival metallic paper signed by the artist.
Paper size: 24" x 36"
Image siz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
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Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Pool Party IX - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print 16x24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater nude photograph of two models partially covered with bright tulle scarfs
Original gallery quality print on archival metallic paper signed by the artist.
Paper size: 18" x...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Water Lily - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 18x24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of a gorgeous girl with dark hair in red dress.
Original gallery quality print on archival metallic paper signed by the artist.
Paper size: 18" x 24"
Image siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Champagne - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment 16" x 24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photo of a naked young woman wrapped in air bubbles. The photograph depicts only her body, the face is not visible. A very bright eye catching artwork.
The pool was f...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Steps - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 42" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A light and very becoming underwater photograph of a girl walking down the steps in pool toward you. The light blue photograph shows no swimsuit neither any places where you would ex...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Jungle Mermaid - underwater ocean nude photograph - archival pigment 24" x 35"
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 the Pacific Ocean near the Palos...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital 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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Blood and Milk III - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 35 x 25"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a topless young woman with white tulle scarf taking off her red skirt on bright red background.
Original digital print on archival paper signed by the a...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
Pointe - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 59x43"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Four years ago I wrecked my sailboat and was self-medicating with vodka at a Russian restaurant when I suddenly noticed a cute girl hanging from the ceiling right above my glass. She...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Pointe - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 48x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Four years ago I wrecked my sailboat and was self-medicating with vodka at a Russian restaurant when I suddenly noticed a cute girl hanging from the ceiling right above my glass. She...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Brushstroke - underwater photograph series REFLECTIONS - archival pigment 19x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In a delicate smear of faded blues intermingled with the curves and lines of the pale colors of the skin, Alex Sher’s “Brushstroke” uncovers his phenomenal ability to
capture the tr...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Anesthesia - underwater photograph series REFLECTIONS - archival pigment 23x35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“Anesthesia” is a part of Alex Sher’s popular series REFLECTIONS - underwater photographs that could be almost mistaken for abstract paintings as ...
Category
2010s Abstract Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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