Let me preface this post with NSFW, but you probably already figured that out. Alva Bernadine is completely unapologetic for his sexually charged, surrealist photography that is anything but tame. Flamboyant imagery and striking composition combine in his latest book Gratuitous Sex and Violence: My Favorites. A pretty blatant title, the photography is uncomfortably humorous and is sure to keep your eyes wide shut as you make your way through it. Bernadine sums his work up best when he says:
“I take the theatricality of surrealism, the elegance of classical haute couture photography, the narrative of reportage and the refinements of advertising photography and mix them all into a ‘Bernadinian cocktail’ — a radical photographic synthesis.”What may seem over the top to some has certainly brought Bernadine some prominent work. Over his 25 year career he has shot for Vogue, GQ and Elle. Personally I think it's great stuff though, so cringe, laugh and hopefully enjoy.
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