Creation and the Garden of Eden: images & perspectives
The Art - p.14 Other Themes - p.32 Temptation - p.46 Forbidden Fruit - p.65 Phallic Symbolizm - p.80 Lilith - p.90 Photographic Art - p.100 Eve-esque Woman - p. 114
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Creation and the Garden of Eden : images & perspectives
"The Garden of Eden"
Artist & copyright : The Brothers Hildebrandt
http://spiderwebart.com/
G'day,
My name is Tony Kemp.
I live in Perth, Western Australia, and have a theological background.
This is an invitation to all artists of varying genres to offer their artwork for the following book:
Creation and the Garden of Eden :
images & perspectives
The above book examines the various views of Creation and Eden - but in an honest way which shows how these views have effected society. Often the book is light-hearted, humorous, comical, and even erotic. Yet above all it is an art book . . . and my philosophy is that ALL art is ART !!!
This site contains a number of galleries of art showing the depth and range of the artistry within the book, in order to encourage YOU to offer your art for the book.
I am very happy to receive all types of art . . . yet I would like to highlight
some deficiencies in the book at this point . . . I really need more :
Sculptures Cartoons Fantasy Art Ink/tatoo Art
Art of Creation Art of Lilith
If you would like to offer your art to the book, please feel free to contact me:
t_dkemp_hotmail.com
For the art on the front, Special thanks go to Greg Hildebrandt and
Jean L. Scrocco for all their kind support and assistance!
The original website for the book was:
http://creationbook.synthasite.com/
Delicia Bellamont - who has been helping me fine-tune the book proposal - suggested creating a book-like website . . . and so this is the result!
I should add that I have no intentions of creating an "e-book" . . . instead, this website is simply to give an idea to both artists, and the potential publisher, of my vision for the book!
Naturally, there are some aspects of this website which will be different from the actual published book . . .
The website only has a small fraction of the total art, and is arranged differently to the book.
The Book is envisioned to be a large, landscape, coffee table Art Book.
Yet, as you go through this site and view the wonderful art within, perhaps you too will get a glimpse of my vision . . . and incredible book about creation and eden, filled with beautiful, lucious, and gorgeous art . . . Enjoy!!!
Please note that all the art on this site is owned by the artists who created the art - please respect the artist's rights - if you like their art and would like to see/buy their other artworks, please click onto the links . . . thank you!
WARNING
Please be advised that the art on this site does contain nudity -
please proceed only if you are 18+
SYNOPSIS
This book is designed to be a coffee table Art book in which the stories of Creation and Eden (ancient in origin) are brought to life through contemporary art. Over 100 artists, using mediums of canvas, digital, photography, body art, wood, stone, glass, tattoo, and cartoon, bring their own unique spin to these age-old narratives art which is beautiful, inspiring, erotic, humorous, and even contentious. All this wonderful art is brought together in one beautiful Art book making it, arguably, the best compilation of contemporary art featuring Eve & Adam!
The stories of Creation and Eden, as found in the Book of Genesis, were in the past simply part of the domain of Judaism and Christianity. Yet these narratives evolved over time, and have become part of the fabric of Western psyche. Thus, like their art, the artists themselves reflect a variety of backgrounds some are religious, but others are agnostics, irreligious, and atheists.
The art, in this book, is intentionally linked to various historical views, and show how each perspective has effected society.
For instance, the Conservative approach, in which Genesis is seen as literal, has encouraged the idea of the beauty and wonder of creation. Yet, it has also endorsed the female as the weaker sex, given support to a 'patriarchal' centred society, and has been the 'evidence' against gay relationships.
On the other hand, a Progressive reading of Genesis views the text as simply a mythological story on par with other Mesopotamian creation myths. Thus Progressives (also called Liberals and Minimalists) seek to validify the equality of the sexes, and show a far greater inclusivity to those whom traditional Judaism and Christianity have rejected. The progressive view also examines the idea of the femininity of God and how such theology has effected society for the better.
Issues which are central to human existence, but that are regarded by some as taboo, are also gently explored in the artwork included in this book. I believe that the key to peace is communication, and I hope that this book would be an important part of the process in encouraging people to talk about ideas in an environment of peace and goodwill: a sign of a mature, adult, society.
This book is a true Art book, with enough text throughout the book to ensure the reader can consider a variety of perspectives - serious, humorous, simplistic and occasionally even academic, evaluating and enjoying the artwork. In a very real sense, the art within this book represents the full gamut of human emotions from serious to comical in this way this Art book is a reflection of humanity itself!
THE PREFACE
Creation and the Garden of Eden : images & perspectives has been developed from one main idea : that ALL art IS art.
Generally speaking, art of different genres are infrequently placed together . . . after all, what commonality is there between sculpture and cartoons; bodyart and quilting; tatoos and creative writing; photography and drawing; medieval painting and contemporary clothing designs? Rarely do so many differing mediums of art co-exist in one place. Yet, in Creation and the Garden of Eden : images & perspectives I have tried to bring all these various art forms together.
I could speak about this 'inclusiveness' of art from a theological perspective, but I think I would prefer to link my philosophy with a connection to pop culture - specifically that of Star Trek.
While not a compulsive Trekky - I don't go to Star Trek conventions or dress up as my favorite character or species - I am, none-the-less, a Star Trek fan. One of the aspects I really like about the Star Trek universe is that it starts with the premise that the Earth has entered a new phase where humanity has - as a species - embraced equality. Racism, the divides of religion, and sexism no longer exist, and the evils of society - poverty and greed have been, by and large, replaced with more positive qualities. In this era of peace, humanity - through the Enterprise - reaches out to the stars in the spirit of exploration and the desire to embrace other worlds and species.
However, even in this futuristic world, hatred and violence still exist. This is most evident in the movie Star Trek VI : The Undiscovered Country, where - once again - James T. Kirk's "speicism" is shown; where his hatred for the Klingons is manifest. Kirk's hatred and prejudice is finally undone, when he realizes that The Undiscovered Country is the place of self-sacrifice, acceptance and equality. The place where two opposite and warring parties drop weapons, prejudice and fear, and embrace each other.
Star Trek is fiction . . . the late Gene Roddenberry's idealized vision of humanity's future. Yet, in much the same way, our present day world seeks its own undiscovered country. The artistic community is often one of the forces that attempt to stretch and challenge society's laws and prejudices, and push the boundaries of societal acceptance. Thus, it seems clear that if the peoples of this world will embrace each other, that such a development must be preceeded by artists accepting each other. Therefore, Creation and the Garden of Eden : images & perspectives is an attempt to bring all art and artists together under one umbrella.
I am continually amazed by those artist who have participated . . . the artists who welcomed the opportunity - and me - with opened arms. I hope that, in some small way, this book may serve as a beacon of light proclaiming that if artists can embrace and accept differing and contrasting art, then so can all peoples embrace each other!
Peace
FORWARD
by Michael Levine
Michael Levine, who will be writing a forward, is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Western Australia where he teaches aesthetics, philosophy of religion, ethics, and philosophical psychology. He received his Ph.D. from Brown University and was recently visiting Professor Baruch College (City University of New York) and the University of Colorado. He was a Fulbright Fellowship to Russia, and has received grants from the Rockefeller and Mellon Foundations, the Australian Research Council; and the Japan Foundation. He has lectured in the U.S. and overseas including Japan, China, India, Russia and Europe. He is the author of Pantheism: A non-theistic Concept of Deity. Recent publications include Integrity and the Fragile; The Analytic Freud (ed); and Politics Most Unusual.
SPECIAL THANKS
I am incredibly indebted to every artist who is associated wtih this book, but Special Thanks go to a number of artists who have been of wonderful support to me : Natasha Hataiiia, for being the first artist to allow me to utilise Natasha's site for the purpose of advertising the book to other artists.
Furthermore, Natasha Hataiiia, Jeff Neugenbauer, and Philip Hallawell have allowed their art to be part of the book's proposal to potential publishers.
I would also like to thank Delicia Bellamont for kindly assisting me with various editing issues in regard to the book and its proposal.
Thank you again.
Tony Kemp
BENEFITS FOR ARTISTS
This book is not just about the art, but also about the artists . . . so I have tried, where possible, to set up a page of information (name, photograph, info, inspiration) with the book, which will preceed the artist's work!
Also, at the rear of the book will be an index of the art and artists, with additional information, so that readers will be directed to places and sites where they can buy further artistic work from the artists.
In the above two ways, this book would be a vehicle to advertise an artist's creative work.
FINANCIAL COMPENSATION FOR ARTISTS
The issue of financial remuneration is an important one. It is certainly my intention that all artists receive some financial benefit from the book. Thus I will be approaching prospective publishers with this intention in mind!.
It is important, though, to note that this book is a little complicated:
All these above points must be taken into consideration in determining what level of royalties or payments that each artist receives. Such determination will be the responsibility of the publisher, although I am sure that each artist will certainly be welcome to enter into negotiations with the publisher!
As for the publisher, I am hoping to secure a publisher sometime in 2009, so questions regarding definitions, printing, distribution, and remuneration to artists are all questions I am unable to answer at present.
Sponsorship
Naturally an Art Book with so much art by so many contemporary artists would not be cheap to publish . . . therefore I hope to secure either one major sponsor, or a number of small sponsors who would be able offer a large number of artists some form of financial compensation, or -alternatively - to help the publisher in the printing of the book, in which case a greater part of the book's profit could then go to the artists.
COMMISSIONS
It is also my intention that there be some avenue of commission for each artist.
Generally a book is sold via one place on the internet and at a variety of book shop chains - the distribution is, of course, the role of the publisher to organise.
However, I hope that the book will be able to make full use of the internet : the majority of artists in the book are contemporary artists with at least one website, and in some cases, even up to five websites! It makes sense that the publisher should utilise this to its full potential.It is what I call "Internet Saturation" - Each artist could choose to advertise the book, helping the on-line sales of the book, while in return, the publisher would give each artist a commision for their role in selling the book!!!
Of course, not all artists would want to be involved in this, but it is open to all who choose to do so! While it does gain for the book a far greater presense in advertising, it also gives the opportunity to many struggling artists to gain an extra form of income!
One possible way that artists could advertise the book is by banners. These banners would have a link to the publishers's website - the publisher would keep a record of how many books are sold via an artist's site, and would credit that artist's bank account with the appropriate commission for the books sold.
Sandra Yagi has most generously allowed me to use her art to show an example of how artists can create their own banners :
Images & perspectives
featuring the art of
SANDRA YAGI
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Joel Pelerin has also created a banner which Joel currently uses on his own website. At the moment the banner has a link to my former website . . . but once the book is published, the banner could be linked directly to the publishers website, and Joel would receive the commission for each reader who buys a book via his website! Joel has also graciously offered other artists the opportunity to use this banner!!! Unfortunately this website has cropped this banner . . . but you can see the full banner at Joel's website!~
Of course, banners are only one form of advertising . . . artists can certainly choose to advertise the book in any way that they choose!
THE ART
"Creation and the Garden of Eden : images & perspectives" some wonderful art of creation including art dealing with the creation from various mythologies and other artistic pieces from the artist's own imagination.
The book also has art dealing with subjects specifically related to the Genesis narrative - Creation of the world ; creation of Eve & Adam; Eden as a Paradise; the forbidden fruit and temptation; and the casting out of Eden.
PLEASE NOTE : one of the principles of the book is that all art IS art . . . that does not mean that every one will like every art piece, but that as mature adults, we can look at art that we dislike, and still have a conversation about it.
The Art in the book does span a broad spectrum of art, as can be seen in the pages following. While the subjects may be traditional, the art is certainly not . . . some are humorous, comical, and even politically incorrect, while other art takes itself a bit more seriously. Together, however, they are wonderful examples of individual thoughts, ideas and artistry that make for fascinating viewing!!!
"Joy"
Artist & copyright : Sandra Bierman
Of above art, Sandra says, "I think it captures the feeling of Creation!"
Sandra has generously contributed many beautiful art pieces to the book.
To see Sandra Bierman's wonderful art please go to:
http://www.sandrabierman.com/
"Creation Myth"
Artist & copyright : Timothy Mietty
http://www.miettyart.com/
"My Theory on World Creation"
Artist & copyright : Jennifer Lebon
This artistic piece is part of Jennifer's 'Surreal Psychedelic' gallery.
In regard to this art, Jennifer says:
"Nuts to all those other silly theories on how the world came into being, this is definitely how it happened."
http://crimson-flygon.deviantart.com/
"The Birth of Eve"
Artist & Copyright : Samantha Robinson
http://sammystudio.co.uk/index.php?album=portfolio
"Eve"
Artist & copyright : Dan Collins
http://www.dancollinscartoons.com/
"EVE"
Artist & copyright : Craig Barnes
http://www.craigbarnesphotography.com/
http://photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=1888791
"On The Other Side of Eden"
Artist & Copyright : Pamela Delli Colli
To view the other credits used to create this art, please view:
http://imaginedmoments.deviantart.com/art/On-The-Other-Side-of-Eden-34256244
http://www.pameladellicolli.com/store
http://www.zazzle.com/pameladellicolli
"Adam" and "Eve"
Artist & Copyright : Fabio D'Aroma
For more info, please contact :
Collection Privee
(USA) 786 371 7600
"Eve" and "Adam"
Artist & Copyright : Tom Fleming
http://www.flemart.com/
"Adam & Eve"
Artist and Copyright : Ken Ellis
http://www.anatomicallycorrect.org/KenEllis.htm
"Adam and Eve"
Artist & Copyright : Farshad Sanaee
http://www.farshadsanaee.com/
"Liberation of Eve II"
Artist & Copyright : Philip Hallawell
http://www.absolutearts.com/philson/
http://www.imagesofeyes.com/hallawell.htm
"Self-portrait - Eve"
Artist & Copyright : Joana Ricou
http://www.joanaricou.com/
Bérengère Sudmann
In the book, Bérengère will have her own chapter, with her views of Eve interwoven with many wonderful art pieces. So, as a bit of an introduction to Bérengère, the below is Bérengère's text regarding the art opposite:
Eve again! Shes my heroine!
Joan of Ark is just about nothing in comparison with a woman who has been presented to the world as Evil and weakness incarnated. What a burden the Catholics put on our (female-ish) shoulders: born as a woman, you cant resist, and not resisting is bad. Youre weak and follow the wrong path. Why? no other reason given than well, youre a woman! When I was a little one (raised as a catholic), I couldnt understand why I had to feel bad for being a woman, why Eve was such a negative character.
Now I believe its been a stupid question of manipulation or something like that. But hey, that hurts! Eve is my model for not resisting. For listening to her own desires.
Eve is represented here as a sacred symbol, the way Mary is presented usually. But she wont be surrounded by chubby angels, the angels have been fooled by their God, being asked to resist. Wasting their life, their body turning to skeletons for lack of real *food*. Eve will stand there to feed them. But I never said Eve was a saint, her apples might be poisonous too, or not. Oh by the way, if the apple pie does not look like a pie (obviously not ;-), its just that Eve is everything but a good cook. Why should she be anyway!
"Fancy an apple pie?"
Artist & Copyright : Bérengère Sudmann
http://artblog.candyfroggie.com/
"Entheogenic Garden of Eden"
Artist & Copyright : Bryan Ward
www.bryankentward.com/
www.myspace.com/bryankentward
"Adam and Eve Kindly Led Out of Paradise"
Artist & copyright : Léonard Lassalle
http://subud-sica.org/Navigator/Parts/Frames/Full.html
http://www.leonardlassalle.com/
Other Artistic Themes
Other subjects - expressed through art - include captivity and oppression, violence and pollution, evolution and nature, feminism and the goddess. There is also the important issue of nudity and sexuality, where modern art and social practices are compared to ancient art and customs. The topic of relationships is also a addressed through art!
"sleight of hand"
Artist & copyright : Gillian Alexiel
http://lolitaagogo.deviantart.com/art/sleight-of-hand-69130698
"Our Garden of Eden"
Artist & copyright : Julius Guzy
For a detailed explanation of this artistic piece, please go to:
http://juliuspaintings.co.uk/cgi-bin/paint_css/our_Garden_Of_Eden/garden_of_eden.pl
http://juliuspaintings.co.uk/
"The Rod"
Artist & Copyright : Brigid Marlin
http://www.brigidmarlin.com
"In Your Image"
Artist & copyright : Jeff Neugebauer
www.jeffneugebauer.com/
"Meermaid 1"
Artist & Copyright : Franz Sauer
Model : Seagirl Claudia
http://www.sirfranzis.at/
"Emerging"
Artist & Copyright : Delicia Bellamont / De Le Boudoir
http://www.deleboudoir.com/
http://www.redbubble.com/people/deleboudoir
Ancient Egyptian Mourners
Courtesy of : Werner Forman Archive
http://www.werner-forman-archive.com/
I would especially like to aknowledge all the support and assistance given to me by Themis Halvantzi
"A modern look at the Bible"
Artist & copyright : Antoine Litzler
http://hyakkidour4n.deviantart.com/art/A-modern-look-at-the-Bible-117098154
Antoine created the above artwork specifically for the book, to illustrate "Song of Songs 7. 6-9" which I use to show the sensual nature of the breast in Ancient Times.
Antoine Litzler has also graciously allowed his "Goddesses Series" to be used in the book to illustrate the femininity of god.
"Adam meets Eve"
Artist & Copyright : Chad Swanson
http://lonelycolours.com/
"The Gift"
Artist & Copyright : Suzanne van Pelt
http://anathematixs.deviantart.com/
http://www.cafepress.com/anathart
"Erotika"
Artist & Copyright : Miruna Uzdris
http://www.redbubble.com/people/october
Temptation
Some of the amazing, wonderful, and artistic creations concerning the temptation and its aftermath . . .
"Eden 2"
Artist & Copyright : Sandra Yagi
http://web.mac.com/sandyyagi/iWeb/Site/Paintings.html
"Seduction of Adam and Eve"
Artist & copyright : Dan Fergus
http://www.danfergusdesign.com/traditional/art/seduction.jpg
http://www.danfergusdesign.com/designPortfolio.html
"The Whore"
Artist & copyright : Dani Kaulakis
Of the above art, Dani says:
"The Whore" was originally a cover piece for a graphic novel that I've never completed. The piece in of itself examines the role Eve plays in the genesis story and how biblical narrative paints her as being the "greater" sinner. With this piece I was also trying to draw parallels from her punishment (to lust for her husband, but bear children in agony for it) to the derogatory term "whore" (a woman who engages in sexual acts for fun or money but suffers a severe social stigma for her promiscuity).
http://www.danikaulakisart.com/
"the Fruit"
In "the Fruit" piece I was trying to explore the consequences of the Tree of Knowledge story and how such an action impacts the character in Genisis
as well as humanity as a whole.
"Garden of Eden" (left panel)
Artist & copyright : Jeriah Hildwine
One part of the "Garden of Eden" triptych.
Of the above art, Jeriah says:
"This is the left hand panel. Adam, seeing Eve for the first time, is popping a huge boner: it's literally the first boner on earth! Notice that Adam and Eve are blonde-haired, blue-eyed Caucasians (isn't that how we picture the Bible? Hardly in the Middle East!), also that Adam is circumcised, and that neither of them have belly buttons. Why would they?"
http://www.jeriahhildwine.com/
"Forbidden Fruit"
Artist & copyright : Alex Solomin
http://www.solomin.com/paintings3.html
"Mischief In Paradise"
Artist & copyright : Jade Bengco
http://www.epilogue.net/cgi/database/art/view.pl?id=109635
http://jadegoblin.elfwood.com/
"Gnosis"
Artist & Copyright : Tiffany A. Toland
http://www.tiffanysrealm.com/
http://solalia.deviantart.com/
"The Temptation of Eve"
Artist & copyright : Jessica Newman
http://www.jessicanewman.co.nz/
"Eve of Eden"
Artist & Copyright : Eva May
http://www.evamay.com/
http://www.redbubble.com/people/evamay/
"Mermaid Eve"
Artist & Copyright : Andy Zigmunt
http://www.petshark.com/
"Garden of Eden"
Artist & copyright : Rhys Griffiths
http://shutupandwhisper.deviantart.com/art/Garden-Of-Eden-71326634
"Forbidden Fruit II"
Artist & copyright : Hakan Hasim
http://www.hakanhisim.com/canvas.html
Artist & copyright : Julie Wright
http://oneoftwo.deviantart.com/art/The-temptation-of-Eve-71244394
www.thesbkproject.com
"Tree of Life"
Artist & Copyright : Amanda Sage
http://www.amandasage.com/
"Between Temptation and Borrowed Time"
Artist & Copyright : Lissa Hatcher
Model : R. Owen
www.lissahatcher.com
"Black Widow"
Photographer & copyright : Dan Hostettler
Model : Kyla Cole
Of this artistic photograph, Dan says :
"I think it's not a femme fatale when someone is not doing it to
manipulate men or be like a black widow.
She loves him. She does it out of love.
She wants him so badly to stay with her."
http://www.danhostettler.com/
"aurora's awakening"
Photographer & copyright : Natasha Hataiiia
Model : Tiana
http://photo.net/photos/HATAIIIA
The Forbidden Fruit Gallery
The "Forbidden Fruit" is an important element of the Eden story . . . the forbidden fruit - to some - symbolizes sex, to others it symbolizes the parts of the anatomy that symbolized fertility - the vulva, and the breast.
Often, in art, these members are symbolized by the apple . . .
Photographic artist & copyright : JarVar Cecil
http://www.ravajimages.com/
"Offering of the Forbidden Fruit"
Photographic artist & copyright : Stephen Greensides
Model : Shauna
http://www.sgottawaphotographer.com/fineart.html
"Like a Virgin"
Photographic artist & copyright : Ben Goossens
http://photo.net/photos/ben.goossens
http://paintalicious.org/2007/08/23/ben-goossens-surrealistic-digital-art/
"Eve-provoc-700"
Photographic artist & copyright : Joël Pèlerin
http://www.joel-pelerin.com/
Other art takes delight in re-imagining this symbolizm through other types of fruit ,
While other artists use other creative forms -
in the process there is a move from the forbidden aspect of sexuality to a (somewhat cheeky) celebration of the human body!
"Cherry Bomb"
Artist & copyright : David Nestler
Model : Asia Devinyl
http://www.davenestler.com/
"forbidden fruits : colored phantasy images #52"
Photographic artist & copyright : Kai Eckhardt
http://kai-eckhardt-erotic-site.com/
"forbidden fruits : colored phantasy images # 7"
"Butterfly"
Artist & Copyright : Lorenzo Di Mauro
http://www.lorenzodimauro.com/
Model : Julie Strain
www.juliestrain.com
Photographic artist & copyright : Igor Pose
http://www.igorpose.com/
"UV Sunrise Front"
Photographic artist & copyright : Robert Babylon
www.robertbabylon.com/
"Rivalite"
THE MYTH OF LILITH
Lilith is not meantioned in the Genesis text, but the myth of Lilith (sorry could not help that, Lol!!!) has continued to grow, and this is especially seen through art. Depictions of Lilith range from demonic to beautiful, evil to empowered. Hope you enjoy the following art of Lilith!
Ancient image of Lilith
I would like to express special thanks and appreciation to all the help given to me by Themis Halvantzi
"Lilith"
Artist & Copyright : Priscila Santos
http://eclipsy.deviantart.com/art/Lilith-104163593
"Hannya"
Artist & Copyright : Hiroko Sakai
The above art, while not specifically an image of Lilith, it does seem to have interesting parallels with the Lilith Myth. Of this artwork, Hiroko says,
"The hannya mask is a mask representing a female serpent-demon filled with malicious jealousy and hatred. Worrn by women betrayed or spurned by their lovers who turn into serpent demons."
http://www.hirokosakaifineart.com/
http://www.hirokosakai.com/
"Dark Angel"
Artist & Copyright : Barbara Jensen
http://www.eroticartistgallery.com/
model : Bianca Beauchamp
http://www.biancabeauchamp.com/
Artist & Copyright : Magdalena Babiska
http://www.dedodesign.pl/
"Eden After Dark"
Artist & Copyright : Jennifer Hopkins
Of the above art, Jennifer says:
Oil on canvas. This is Lilith in the garden of eden, she's (according to some mythos) the first wife of Adam, the mother of vampires, the origional bitch. I'm facinated by her, this was my first attempt at putting her on canvas and I hope to do a whole series around her.
http://twisteddreaming.deviantart.com/
Artist & Copyright : Sheree Rehema
http://www.bluegorgon.com/
Artist & Copyright : Ben Tolman
"Lilith" is, as is all the art on this site, a low res version - the HR version is amazing
http://www.bentolman.com/
Artist & Copyright : Regan Kubecek
http://www.epilogue.net/cgi/database/art/list.pl?gallery=19284
http://www.australianfantasyart.com/gallery.php?username=regankubecek
http://www.elfwood.com/~fairylights
PHOTOGRAPHIC ART
Of all the contemporary art forms, photography is arguably the most attacked - some say that it has no artistic qualities, others believe it is more craft than art. Since photography plays a large role within the book, time is taken to deal with the issue over whether it is artistic or not.
The first image in this gallery is a very beautiful piece
by Clayton Bruster and Vixen -
certainly shows the artistic nature of photography!
"Classic Nude"
Principal Photographer & Copyright : Clayton Bruster
Model : Vixen
http://www.redbubble.com/people/claytonbruster/art/3909765-2-classic-nude
Clayton has allowed me to earmark a number of art pieces for the book which will be worked into various chapters, dealing with numerous issues and subjects. You can see them and buy them pg 23 &24 of Clayton's redbubble site.
Other sites:
http://www.modelingforclay.com/
http://brusterphotography.com/
This set of images by Marcus J. Ranum (Nerlande) and Craig Barnes (Tavia Spizer), respectively, show the artistic nature of photography by incorporating a sculpture theme within it.
"The Vase"
Principal Photographer & Copyright : Marcus J. Ranum
Model : Nerlande
http://photography.ranum.com
"Tavia"
Photographer & Copyright : Craig Barnes
Model : Tavia Spizer
Tavia also has a number of written roles in the book. Tavia Spizer's official website is:
http://www.taviaspizer.com.au/
The next set of images is a case of Photography copying art . . . Lorenzo Sperlonga's "Sekhmet" was used as the inspiration for a number of artistic photos by Michael Rosen and Veronika Kotlajic.
"Sekhmet"
Artist & Copyright : Lorenzo Sperlonga
For the above, and Lorenzo Sperlonga's gallery of creative art, please click on the banner below:
Photographer & Copyright : Michael Rosen
Model : Veronika Kotlajic
For more art of Michael Rosen please go to:
http://www.musecube.com/mick/
More art of Veronika can be seen at Veronika Kotlajic's website:
http://www.perfectmuse.com/
The Last set of images is an example where Photography is copied by other art . . . now photographic art is the inspiration for other artistic forms!
The original is the Photograph of Veronika Kotlajic by Brad Schade . . . which was recreated by Lorenzo Sperlonga . . .
and is also currently being recreated by James Brunner.
Veronika Kotlajic
Photographer & Copyright : Brad Schade
The above photograph is part of a series, the others which can be seen at:
http://www.perfectmuse.com/Mountings/LightDesign/sessionI.htm
For more of Brad Schade's please go to:
http://www.lightdesignphotography.com/
"Veronika"
Artist & Copyright : James Brunner
The above is James' sketch of Veronika Kotlajic - this piece is still a work in progress . . .
many thanks to James for graciously allowing the uncompleted art to be posted on this gallery . . .
http://james-the-third.com/
THE EVE-ESQUE WOMAN
This gallery is an actual chapter in the book . . .
but I will show only part of the chapter, with very modified text .
This Chapter will focus on a gallery of Eve-esque Women throughout the Bible, Myth, Legend, and History . . . by some of the greatest contemporary Pin Up artists . . .
the following is a list of the possible women to be drawn, and as participation is confirmed I will put the artist's name, photograph, information and website
next to the Eve-esque woman they will create
- so keep watching this space for new contributors!!!
![eve_small[1]b](http://static.wix.com/media/2fd6cd7639743c848e03b010257c54d2.wix_mp)
![a_new_look_on_the_bible-_lowres[1]](http://static.wix.com/media/f283b9f14167b391089216f440d83f10.wix_mp)
![danhostettler_kylacole_widow_1[1]](http://static.wix.com/media/de85d721fdcd8b7be1b047523524d268.wix_mp)
