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
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
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
Sweet Champagne - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 24" x 36"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a young woman with her face covered with air bubbles.
Original gallery quality print signed by the artist.
Digital archival pigment print on archival p...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Sweet Dream - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 18" x 24"
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...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Cold Song III - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 43x64"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
'Cold Song III' exemplifies the avant-garde evolution of underwater fine art photography, merging contemporary conceptual art with technical mastery. This ethereal composition captur...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Blood and Milk V - 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
The Angel Hair - underwater photograph - print on paper 18” x 24”
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
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 Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Lombardy Ballet - underwater photograph - print on aluminum 24x17"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of a ballerina in red tutu skirt dancing underwater in a pool. A very bright photograph with plenty of sun and positivity.
Original digital print on aluminum p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Cold Song - underwater photograph - print on paper 16" x 23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking underwater fine art photograph captures a figure draped in flowing white fabric, suspended between worlds with vibrant red blossoms and yellow spherical elements. The r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Bubble Dance- underwater photograph - print on paper 18” x 24”
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking underwater fine art photograph captures a naked figure partially draped in vivid red fabric, surrounded by a constellation of air bubbles. The predominantly monochromat...
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Turn - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 35x46"
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
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Prophetess - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 19 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
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
Cold Song - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 43" x 63"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking underwater fine art photograph captures a figure draped in flowing white fabric, suspended between worlds with vibrant red blossoms and yellow spherical elements. The r...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Coming Back - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 35x26"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Coming Back" captures a transformative moment in contemporary underwater fine art photography, where classical composition meets avant-garde expression. A figure in crimson emerges ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Steps - underwater photograph - print on aluminum 48" x 39"
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 neithe...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Orgasm - underwater photograph - print on paper 35" x 45.5"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking underwater fine art photograph captures a floating figure in a crimson dress against a deep black background. The composition masterfully blends contemporary underwater ph...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Red Flower - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 22" x 35"
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Blue Fall - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 35x45"
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Cold Song - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 24" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking underwater fine art photograph captures a figure draped in flowing white fabric, suspended between worlds with vibrant red blossoms and yellow spherical elements. The r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Orgasm - underwater photograph - print on paper 27" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking underwater fine art photograph captures a floating figure in a crimson dress against a deep black background. The composition masterfully blends contemporary underwater ph...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Private Pool - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment 35" x 58"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Anesthesia - underwater photograph from series REFLECTIONS - acrylic 36x54"
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
Acrylic Polymer, Archival Pigment
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
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 Color Photography
Materials
Metal
The Scream - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 16 x 23"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An abstract composition capturing the dramatic interplay between vibrant crimson and stark white elements. The photograph presents a swirling vortex of deep red textures that dominat...
Category
2010s Abstract Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Archival Paper
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
Flurry - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 16" x 24"
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. The m...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Private Pool - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment 22" x 35"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Cold Song II - underwater photograph - print on aluminum 17 x 24
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of a man diving in a pool, leaning toward a flower. A very bright photograph with plenty of sun and positivity.
Original digital print on aluminum plate signed...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Pointe - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 35x25"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of ballerina tying up her pointe shoes.
"Four years ago I wrecked my sailboat and was selfmedicating with vodka at a Russian restaurant when I suddenly noticed...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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 Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Cold Song III - underwater photograph - archival pigment print
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
'Cold Song III' exemplifies the avant-garde evolution of underwater fine art photography, merging contemporary conceptual art with technical mastery. This ethereal composition captur...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, 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 Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Jungle Mermaid - underwater ocean nude photograph - archival pigment 35" x 52"
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Cold Song - underwater nude photo - print on aluminum 8 x 12"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking underwater fine art photograph captures a figure draped in flowing white fabric, suspended between worlds with vibrant red blossoms and yellow spherical elements. The r...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Metal
Kelp Mermaid - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment print
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 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Jungle Mermaid - underwater ocean nude photograph - archival pigment 24" x 35"
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Pointe - underwater photograph - acrylic print
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of ballerina tying up her pointe shoes.
"Four years ago I wrecked my sailboat and was selfmedicating with vodka at a Russian restaurant when I suddenly noticed...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Archival Pigment
Pointe - underwater photograph - print on aluminum 11"x8"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Underwater photograph of ballerina tying up her pointe shoes.
"Four years ago I wrecked my sailboat and was selfmedicating with vodka at a Russian restaurant when I suddenly noticed...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Abyss - underwater nude photograph - print on paper 18" x 24"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An underwater photograph of a girl diving in the ocean in kelp forest. This is an extremely rare photograph taken in Pacific Ocean at the California Coast ...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival 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
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. The model was an amazing Russian dancer...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Flurry - underwater photograph - archival pigment print 35" x 50"
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. The model was an amazing Russian dancer...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
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 Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Archival Paper
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
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
Private Pool - underwater nude photograph from series REFLECTION acrylic 29х48"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Archival Pigment
Alice - photograph of an underwater reflection - archival print 25 x 35"
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
Private Pool - underwater nude photograph - archival pigment 43" x 72"
By Alex Sher
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
“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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Digital 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...
Category
2010s Photorealist Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Surprise - underwater photograph from series REFLECTIONS archival pigment 13x24"
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, Dali or Gustav Klimt. In fact REFLECTIONS are straight photographic capturing of the water’s surface from below, with a submerged underwater camera. The photographs freeze natural momentary reflections in water surface - the unique kaleidoscopic fragmentations of human body into nearly unrecognizable forms.
It is these bold accents of color, mesmerizing textures, dramatic lines, and distinctive distortions that make Sher’s works unique highly advisable masterpieces.
The strength and patience of the feminine form resound in the echoing smile of Alex Sher’s disciplined model in his underwater photograph “Surprise”. The female body becomes almost unrecognizable as the nude colors of the skin, the vivacious reds of the garments, and the tranquil blues of the water morph and fuse into one another. Hearkening back to the surrealist paintings of masters...
Category
2010s Contemporary Alex Sher Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Alex Sher color photography for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Alex Sher color photography available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of color photography 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 and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Alex Sher in archival pigment print, pigment print, archival 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 color photography, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Tom Chambers, Zoë Zimmerman, and Marc Yankus. Alex Sher color photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $560 and tops out at $5,520, while the average work can sell for $800.