a beautiful lie

model martha streck featured in photographs by taka mayumi for the french revue de modes.  the series is called ‘a beautiful lie’ perhaps because it explores the paradigms between that which is sensational, and yet psychologically distorted.  the first shot would look perfect poster-sized and in my bedroom, but that’s an entirely different conversation.  by sv

Coping – the inherent beauty of form & light

 

 

‘to cope’ is defined in psychology “constantly changing cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage specific external and/or internal demands that are appraised as taxing” or “exceeding the resources of the person”. nicholas cope‘s work is defined by attention to the internal formal structure of his subjects expressed through space, texture and light. his architectural images whisper. you should really check them out. even with the familiar and mundane, a little food for soul. by kl