The fabulous creations of H.o.E
Benjamin Wisely & H.o.E © 2014
26.10.14
21.2.14
Krev a Mléko / Exhibition 28.02.14
Benjamin Wisely - Krev X © 2014
Solo exhibition of recent works. Created in a few hours with simple means in a transitory space, Studio 33. I don't really want to wax lyrical about the images or process to much. The essentials are thus; fast scans, personal moments, borrowed printers, low resolution, stolen paper, perfection, transience, unobtainable strength and adoration.
This coming Friday 28th, more details via Facebook.
Show / Post show
27.10.13
10.10.13
First & Last
First & Last - 30x40 C-Type Prints / Edition of 5 + AP - © 2013
Super limited edition diptych. First & Last has been eleven year in the living to become. A few highs and a few lows. If images are the VU meters of emotional dips and troughs these are the peak hold in plus and negative. It is with immense love and gratitude I thank those people involved in the images.
2.6.13
25.3.13
22.2.13
23.11.12
Nu Rave & Mrs Blak......
Loads to upload and share! Coming real soon a shoot for new label Mrs Blak and a load of nu rave silliness.
6.7.12
9.2.12
22.7.11
Idea's & Development
Still perusing the look.
Here's a few bits from recent shoots. The images with Nadia are part of my ongoing exploration of fuller forms, although this time I loosened up and played a bit.
I don't usually encourage my models to view the images as I'm shooting them. In fact I avoid this, but this time something amazing thing happened... She looked at the monitor and made some incredible judgments about her body. The shapes she disliked, the bits she liked, the stuff she would change. All very critical and precise. Here, I had someone confident enough to share there visual body openly with me but who appeared to be at odds with herself. It was fascinating.
Nadia / Jump © 2011
MutterMuse © 2011
These are the last images from me whilst at Studio Seventeen. I'm closing shop to concentrate on assisting and my own work.
Here's a few bits from recent shoots. The images with Nadia are part of my ongoing exploration of fuller forms, although this time I loosened up and played a bit.
I don't usually encourage my models to view the images as I'm shooting them. In fact I avoid this, but this time something amazing thing happened... She looked at the monitor and made some incredible judgments about her body. The shapes she disliked, the bits she liked, the stuff she would change. All very critical and precise. Here, I had someone confident enough to share there visual body openly with me but who appeared to be at odds with herself. It was fascinating.
Nadia / Jump © 2011
MutterMuse © 2011
These are the last images from me whilst at Studio Seventeen. I'm closing shop to concentrate on assisting and my own work.
4.7.11
Complexd Magazine - Beauty + Body : Issue 7
Some words and work in a recent publication, Complexd Magazine. An amazing online magazine developed by former LCF student Kered Clement that 'celebrating multicultural women of all shades, shapes and sizes'. It's bloody hard to write what it is i try and achieve with images of naked women but the gist laid out in the article is going in the correct direction.
Princessa / Complexd © 2011
Princessa: Untitled Comp © 2011
Princessa / Complexd © 2011
Princessa: Untitled Comp © 2011
16.6.11
National Portrait - Taylor Wessing 2011
Being that time of year again here's my entry for 2011. I'll write about the image if it gets selected.
Mother - Ben Wisely © 2011
Mother - Ben Wisely © 2011
31.5.11
Productive.
Some recent product shots. It's not art but I quite enjoy it. These awesome pet bowls from super talent Krallier, Bespoke cabinet makers, who do a line in luxury pet accessories. Part of my return to product photography.
All Images - Studio Seventeen Ltd ©
All Images - Studio Seventeen Ltd ©
2.3.11
Recently.
There's a whole lot to write. But it all boils down to a long pause to re-align myself and start fresh. In the meantime I've been assisting the artist and part-time stylist Wendy Ford.
8.11.10
Pregnant + Retouch
Pregnant (Untitled Comp) - Ben Wisely / Studio Seventeen © 2010This is just a little teaser comp from my new work. When finished this image should be an epic eight by four foot C-type print. As an ever growing part of a series of images from test shoots. The simple set up offers a space to reveal the model / sitter's self awareness and self engagement. The nakedness introduces an additional vector..... I have yet to fully understand.
I have always thought of my photographic process as 'straight'. I don't tend to alter much after the event, post work for me is often spotting a few dust marks and maybe a subtle bit of curves to move the images contrast. Recently though I have started to do a little more retouch work and have found it pleasantly revealing. Below is an image from a friend of mine, Claire Harrison that really exposes the positive power of a little editing. I also found myself cleaning skin and aiming for a 'fashion look' this is in direct contrast to my usual warts and all approach. I'm not sure what it means but with the ease of manipulation I can appreciate how magazine and advertising images become over edited expose's of a cultural ideal.
Autumn - Claire Harrison Photography - © 2010
26.8.10
Not winning, New Work....
I entered, I did not win. But my work will be displayed among fifty other photographers works at this years National Portrait Gallery, Taylor Wessing prize. Not bad for my first ever foray into competitions. You can take a glace at the shortlisted four's work here.
Princessa - Wisely / Studio Seventeen © 2010
This brush with potential interest has spurred me on to create some more work. So compared to my usual glacial pace. I have been pumping it out! Above is a sample of an experiment I'm working on. To be honest I have a few very exciting things in the pipeline.
Princessa - Wisely / Studio Seventeen © 2010This brush with potential interest has spurred me on to create some more work. So compared to my usual glacial pace. I have been pumping it out! Above is a sample of an experiment I'm working on. To be honest I have a few very exciting things in the pipeline.
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